A Little Gift by Tony Viehmann
Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at 03:44PM It was a beautiful, warm Sunday morning in August.I couldn’t resist venturing out alone to Stage Harbor in my kayak, enjoying the warmth of the sun and the serenity all around me.
I worked my way around Pebbly Beach on Trotts Island and was paddling between Trotts and Cape Island when I came upon a sole duckling foraging for breakfast on top of a mass of floating seaweed near the shore. I stopped and looked around. “Where’s Mom?”, I called, and looked in all directions, but there were just the two of us ... a tiny bird and me in a sixteen foot kayak!
The little guy was aware of my presence but his number one priority was breakfast. I marveled at his dexterity on top of slippery seaweed. His head bobbed up and down intermittently, and occasionally he’d look over at me. I kept my distance because I didn’t want to frighten him.
After several minutes, I slowly maneuvered the kayak in closer. I sat quietly enjoying this special treat. “How close can I get?” I wondered. “I’m worried about you” I said. “You must have lost your way.”
Ever so slowly, I pulled up right next to my new friend. I inquired about the whereabouts of his mom, but he just looked up at me without even a peep. I sat motionless and amazed.
Very slowly I lowered my right hand down into the water, holding it still for several minutes. I wondered if he would allow me to actually touch him. He seemed so unafraid and all I could think of was how huge I must look to him. Finally I gently began stroking his back with the back of my fingers. He looked up and we sat there, silently, together. We were bonding!
He seemed to enjoy my company and my one-way conversation with him kept me amused but concerned. We stayed together for awhile and I began to feel responsible for his safety. After all, it would take just one hungry seagull to spoil his day! “Should I pick him up and take him home for safekeeping?” ... probably not a good idea.
Finally the time had come and I reluctantly parted company with my new friend. “Good bye. Be safe.”, I called as I paddled away.
As I made my way back to shore, my thoughts turned to a world where there was no fear and more trust! What a world that would be! Dream on ... perhaps some day. Until then, thanks little bird, for giving me your trust. What a gift! You made my day!
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