Elise Lewis
Reflections of Past and Present

I've always loved going to the geyser
Chasing the birds, watching the water
A reflection of childhood memories.

As a kid, I really struggled with bullying
Being near water, I can just sit there
Listening to the sound of the water, the waves,
And just calm down
I can just listen to the sound
And not focus on what I'm worrying about
It's peaceful.

I wish I had done that more often
Stop for a minute
And breathe.

I've always loved going to the geyser
It's something that's always been around
It's still there after all these years
In the same spot, still running.

There's always going to be rough waters
and then a calm after the storm
No matter what you're going through
Things will calm down
You'll get through it.