Where Canoes Rest

About this piece

Red and yellow outrigger canoes rest on tires along a sandy shore, their long hulls drawing the eye toward open water and a low, distant landform. Golden light spreads through layered clouds, echoing the painted boats, while dark foliage frames the scene with an intimate sense of shelter.

The story

Late November finds the shore bright with yellow hulls and a sky brushed gold. Beneath the leaves, the canoes rest on worn tires, their curved ends rising above the sand. Small ripples texture the blue water beyond their still ranks. Between the boats, narrow passages open toward the sea, holding the quiet possibility of departure.