First day after the cardiac class

I’m walking the canal, taking

my chance between two storms.

The water full and clear and still

after yesterday’s rain. I recall

the tape measure they put

round my waist, told me

that I was in the Red Zone.  

 

Cyclists that sneak up on you.

Joggers, dog walkers. And then,

an omen, intimation of heaven:

bejewelled flash of blue in sunlight.

Reward for my endeavour?

I glimpse the kingfisher!