On Knees

View of water, beach, Wharf, lighthouse, Boardwalk, on deck filled with tools to cut trim.

Santa Cruz, California

On Knees

10/11/11

Started applying baseboard on beach

home project with sweet view

at end of 16th avenue,

now employed by contractor neighbor

who also has another job

waiting for me next week

on last Hidden Valley residence,

to rebuild glass enclosed octagon

perched atop roof above kitchen

that's been leaked on forever,

again I'll be hunched over,

legs bent, my joints padded,

though smack dab in middle

of 360 degree expansive beauty

seeing for miles across bay,

Santa Cruz mountains beyond ridges,

both these jobs remind childhood

kneeling in pews of church,

humbly praying for help, Guidance,

bringing all concerns to God

letting fears and sins release,

feeling better for the penance

delivering 'new attitude' when completed,

one of always bowing down

in appreciation for miraculous life

while on knees in service.