St. John’s, Newfoundland
Dear Great Trail
Marshall
and I took to a second chunk of the Great Trail, beginning at Bowring Park and
going west. Nice place, really, with water cascading. This morning, I took to
some analysis of the trail along Waterford River and wanted to express my
feelings.
Dear Great
Trail,
You are not
so ‘great’ as you may think you are. In fact, because you are rendering many
services to others, you appear to be meek, and humble. You are bearing the
weight of my roamers pounding on you daily. The feet of humans, dogs, and the
many wheels of rubber must be crushing you at times. It must also be unpleasant
when the heat is soaring, the rain is pouring, and when snow and ice are
covering you.
I see that
you have partnered up with diverse trees and grasses along your two sides, and
that various stones rest upon your very self. Judging by my own ambling upon
you, I find that you are level-headed, with the exception of a few depressions,
here and there, upon your surface. Puddles on your path are rare. It looks like
you have someone caring for you, in terms of maintenance.
There is a
beautiful aspect to you, but I believe you are under-appreciated. Perhaps more
people could take advantage of your services. There is much more of a hectic
element on the road running parallel to your edge. Traffic is crazy along
there, especially at rush hour.
You have a
certain gravity, yet another of your good qualities. Now that I’ve left you, in
hindsight I believe you are a ‘Great Trail, after all.
Sincerely,
The Walking
Monk
May the
Source be with you.
5 km
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