It is 1922. It is Summer.
And they are at a lake in Wisconsin. There are a lot of lakes in Wisconsin.
They are best friends. And have been since they were pigtailed girls.
Sarah on the left. Mary Elizabeth on the right.
Just out of high school and moving on to college. Both of them.
Three parents not pleased. One supportive and happy.
One a teacher, one a writer. They would become.
A young man took this picture. On the boat going nowhere.
Sarah mildly amused. Mary E. preparing a snack.
Bread and cheese. They would share with the young man.
Who one would marry years later. After college and careers were started.
One set off to see the world. One raised babies that would set off to see the world.
Because they had an “Aunt.” Who lived everywhere.
Traveling girl would return to her friend. And they would pick up where they left off.
Reminiscing about the days on the lake in Wisconsin. They laughed.
They shared the world stories. As if they were both traveling.
One never feeling tied down. And one feeling she had roots.
They gave each other the best. Of each life they had.
Written by Julia Roberts, Kidneys and Eyes
