fdelano Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 A Daily Pond Feathery brown needles, blown away from tops of Leyland cypresses, lie still on the pond’s surface, obscuring my awaited sight of bass circling beneath. I wish for a strong breeze to push the debris, to open an expected view through clear water fed by a spring from underneath the man-made watering-hole for cattle. Before I turn to continue my long walk, the clouds shift to reflect the sun’s rays from the tan cover, floating with enough slight movement to constantly change the hues. I realize my fortunate rare sight, which will soon enough shift with the winds or the muzzles of thirsty cows pushed through random gatherings of nature’s doing. Tomorrow, another pond will offer a new viewing and a different pleasure, or disappointment if rain keeps me inside, wondering how it would present. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsen M. Callirhoe Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 reminds me of tropical storm debby and all the rain falling down in northern florida. excellent poem franklin. i love the day dream feel but keeping it real at the same time. that feat in itself is impressive. victor Quote Larsen M. Callirhoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 There's much rich imagery to enjoy here-- I particularly liked the idea of pausing before turning, to catch the sunlight in iridescent hues of colour on the fish-- also “the muzzles of thirsty cows” . The last verse has a philosophical shrug about it that rounds things off nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyv Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 I agree with Victor and Benjamin, Franklin. This one's serene, dreamy, and a bit philosophical, too. Tony Quote Here is a link to an index of my works on this site: tonyv's Member Archive topic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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