Singletrack on the Carrabassett Valley, Maine mountain bike trail system |
Though we spent many hours mountain biking as a family, it was always on dirt roads and wider trails. Singletrack is new to me.
And, though I've been a widow for over 14 years, it feels like single life is new to me, too. I'll leave it at that, but here's what came from pondering the connection between the two.
Singletrack
Singular path snakes
through early evening woods,
‘round rocks, over roots, along
a meandering stream.
A choice - stay in the saddle or
put feet to earth to be more safe.
No right or wrong,
simply the power to choose
whatever feels best.
Tension and focus,
merge with
freedom and flow.
Solitary moments that allow for
confidence, self-awareness
to expand
with every decision made.
with every decision made.
Sarah Carlson
September 4, 2016
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