Eyewitness

The slow, murky, drought-affected river Snakes its way around meandering shores. Its surface littered with leaves upriver Like colorful scales on a constrictor. Within its gut swim impervious prey That nourishes it along its lengthy Journey to the sea. All along the way Its subtle currents swallow whole, debris Left in the wake of Octobers fury. Unmindful Canada geese fly over The leafy surface honking their carefree Calls while negotiating their stopover. Standing high on the bank is I, witness To this autumn picturesque loveliness.