A Ripple In Time
A whiffle ball flew into the calm air
Over and above the peaceful lake there
Losing its strength it fell onto the pond
And then allowing a ripple to bond
The ripples moved on across the calm lake
Moving bugs off the surface of its wake
The ripple moved the beautiful plant-life
Not an object on the pond suffered strife
Some lilies were displaced from the motion
They were forced onward, a dancing notion
The children hadn’t noticed it forming
So subtle it moves, never alarming
Swiftly the wind moved the ball to the side
Kids pick it up, don’t see the waves beside
Entered into Gail Angel Doyle's "A Ripple In time" contest
4/23/2013
Copyright © Russell Sivey | Year Posted 2013
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