on that day alone with you
in Richmond ….. as you and I
walked along
the calm water
of the canal
a quieting peace
came over
my spirit
its usual restlessness
became suddenly still
very much reminding me
of the way I felt
as I leisurely sat
for the first time
at your home in Chesapeake
however ~ during
this experience with you
in Richmond …… is when
I made the promise to myself
to let you
get to know me
way ~ way more
than anyone else
much like this
historic canal
we slowly walk alongside
where its rich past and value
for the people
who have lived here
or are living here now
and for the visitor
is being told
I will reveal myself to you …..
…… how you inspire me
to be forever captured
through my images and words
my dear ~ sweet muse
Images & Words by ~Keith Alan Hamilton~