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Author: dcstecker

Check List: Casting into Surf

Hooks baited __

Index finger holding down line in front of first guide __

Middle and ring fingers just behind first guide __

Correct position for casting __

Reel bail released __

Left hand gripping handle __

Breathing steadied __

Focused on this place right now __

At one with sky __

At one with sun __

At one with sea __

At one with fish __

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February 14, 2021 dcstecker
castingmeditationmindfulnesssurf fishing

Covering Bases

Drawn to a sculped head in the wall,

I pause to examine my attraction.

Be this god, or demon, or man? I ask.

And is he angry, or is he in agony?

Lacking any answers,

I cross myself upon taking my leave.

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February 7, 2021 dcstecker
beliefworship

Reconnection

Fishing in calm surf

Quiet outside quiet inside –

Standing meditation

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January 24, 2021 dcstecker
floridasunrisesurf fishingVilano Beach

Always Toward the Light

Down that narrow lane

Where the facades of the shops are bright

And the path bends east and out of sight,

The unknown future beyond the curve beckons.

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January 10, 2021 dcstecker
democracyhopepeace

Holy Night in St Augustine

Sailboat swings in midnight’s breeze,

Rocking the crew below to sleep.

Waterfront buildings light the quay

As eve gives way to Christmas day.

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December 24, 2020 dcstecker
ChristmasMatanzas Bayst augustinewaterfront

Fresh Start

The sun rises over the Matanzas Inlet,

Washing the facades of the waterfront shops

And stirring the family asleep below deck.

First gift of a good morning.

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December 6, 2020 dcstecker
FloridawaterfrontMatanzas Bayst augustinesunrise

Mind Design

The weathered window is shuttered

And the potted plants untended.

Still, that unknown and unseen within

Conjures an awe-full image.

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November 22, 2020 dcstecker
shuttered windowSpanish Streetst augustine

Driven

So strong the force that led him this way,

He’ll wait for her signal day upon day.

So strong the force craving his donation,

He’ll stay to be eaten post consummation.

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November 1, 2020 dcstecker
matingspidersweb

Parted Waters

Four hours into the outgoing tide,

I walk the wetlands’ uncovered paths

Aiming for the north shore of Matanzas Bay

And the spotted seatrout that frequent there.

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October 18, 2020 dcstecker
fishingMatanzas Bayseatroutwetlands

Morning at Castillo de San Marcos

The paths by the sea are quiet this early in the day

As the sun rises over the Matanzas Bay Inlet,

Gifting golden rays to the eastern walls and trees.

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October 4, 2020October 7, 2020 dcstecker
Castillo San MarcosMatanzas Bayst augustinesunrise

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