Lake Powell, My Love

[I am finishing up an English class right now.  It has been a challenge and good for me at the same time.  Some of the essays I wrote are memories deep inside me, buried by time, and I wanted to include them here in my blog to have in this journal of sorts.  This was a fun one to write.]

Dear Lake Powell,

            It breaks my heart to write this letter because of the distance between us.  Your absence has imbedded a growing hole in my heart that will only be filled when I feel your cool embrace on my toes again.

            I often daydream of the many days we spent together.  I can feel your warm sun burning my cheeks.  I close my eyes and see your vivid red rocks standing tall and majestic against the bright blue sky.  My nose recalls the fishy smell of your water, and although it may not be the most pleasant smell, it is you.  I love the good and bad; I love everything about you.  I can taste the sweetness of many ice cream bars eaten while enveloped in your hot, sandy beaches.  With perfect clarity, I recall the sound of your soft, lapping water against the rocks on a calm day.

            Why has it been so long since we have been together?  Life was so much simpler when I was younger.  Childhood granted me time that has been taken away by other demands in the passing years. Some of those demands have come in the form of three rowdy, playful boys that would certainly love you almost as much as I do.  I can imagine the sound of splashing accompanied by carefree laughter and shrieks as they wrestle and play within your shores.  One day I will bring them to meet you.  They will be able to experience for themselves the joy and bliss that you taught me so completely.

            I have always known that my heart belongs solely to you.  I have traveled to other places, and many beautiful wonders of this world have vied for your spot in my heart.  They cannot take your place because of what I feel deep inside.  You bring peace to my heart and contentment to my soul.  To me, you are heaven.  You are home.

            I have experienced so many emotions within your waters and canyons.  Fear, exhilaration, courage, apprehension, adventure, relaxation, love, and freedom have all been mine as I’ve grown along side you.  All these emotions have created a connection between me and you that cannot be broken.  That connection will remain ever after.

With love,

Lindsey