Having once lived like this,
On the edge of the world,
I feel no envy as I float by on the ferry:
It was truly lovely to live so close to the sea,
But I don’t miss the thrill of sandbagging
Or losing cars and propane tanks
To the winter tides:
To live a healthier distance
From the sea we love so well
Has been a blessing —
Though we miss the beach,
We still enjoy the view.
So many of the learnings that come with age
Involve just that: discovering healthier distance
And establishing better boundaries…
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