Paddleboarding alone,

On calm blue waters I roam,

Nature's symphony surrounds,

Peaceful mind, my soul astounds.

Breathing deep, I close my eyes,

The sun, a gentle warm surprise,

Wind whispers secrets on my face,

A smile, I cannot replace.

With each stroke, I feel alive,

Free from worries, free from strife,

Just me, the board and the sea,

A moment of pure serenity.

Dan Smith is a race director & owner of Paddling Paradise in Palm Bay, Florida