You built and launched your beauriful boat, yet it gives me immense pride and joy. Odd that. In reflection, I can only imagine your feelings as it slipped into the water at launch. I can almost feel your fullness of life beating to windward, tiller in hand, the vessel with a bone in its teeth, as it blends with the elements and you begin to feel, but only begin to feel, one with the boat. Soon enough, the oneness will evolve. Enjoy the adventure, savor the merging of boat and man.
Bones