A Summers' Day In Florida

The lake shimmers in the early breeze 
Dancing rivulets of light kissed by the rising sun,
Reflecting passing clouds hopscotching with such ease
It heralds a new day just now begun.

Observing its environs with majestic grace
An Ibis meanders daintily along waters’ edge,
Confident in its prowess to outpace
Its curved bill natures’ dancing dredge.

A ripple breaks the perfect glass
A little beak emerges from the deep,
Imbued with curiosity and sass
The snapping turtle juts its head to peep.

All the while majestic palms sway to and fro
Their fronds fanning summers’ air,
From high the watch the mornings’ show
Shielding those below from radiant glare.

A perfect harmony of sights and sounds
It bathes the soul, lightens the heart,
Natures’ beauty truly knows no bounds
Of which we we’re blessed to form a tiny part.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2019



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Date: 2/15/2021 10:49:00 AM
A pleasure to find your beautiful poem published in the 2020 PS Anthology~
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Date: 7/14/2019 12:11:00 PM
Hello Robert Ippaso, so nice to meet you. You have painted a lovely scene with your words for this poem. I have enjoyed it. have a nice day my friend.
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