The Bridge Experience

I linger during the crossing of a bridge and stop in the middle to feel its motion. Looking down at the water's ripples, my eyes search for places where water greets sky. My senses search for connections in words as bridges intrigue.

Spiders teach us how to span locations.
Many bridges reveal similar lines. 

When we want results or a finished product right now, frustration nips at our fingers. Our emotions and impatience get in the way of the experience. If we do not take the time to travel the bridge span from idea to result, fun slithers into the darkness, leaving us alone.

Consider sports and kisses. With our favorite team, are we satisfied to learn about the win and final score without watching the game? If we receive a kiss without a hug or any build up, does it provide the same thrill? Does an unwrapped gift have the same meaning without the fun we have ripping at ribbon and paper as it crackles in our hands? 

These situations invite the bridge experience.

Writing requires fingers on the keys or the clutch of a pen to pursue the ink flow. How many times have we started a story or poem and the ending did not come out as planned? We discover it comes out better if we give it space. Our synapses make fresh connections.

 For this reason, we need to dwell on the bridge and notice each moment before we reach the other side.

Take time to enjoy a bridge experience.