Abide

Abide
 
Solitary grace
Floats upon the wavy lake
Slowly, the sun wakes. 

Solitary face.
Silky soft feathers shine bright,
Warmed by the sunlight.

Solitary swan
Diamond waters sparkle light.
Plumage shimmers white.

Elegance swimming.
Gliding as the morning quakes.
Abiding friends wait.


Written April 4, 2008
Revised October 24, 2008
© Dane Smith-Johnsen 10-24-09
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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