Lesson

A white S
among the reeds,
the egret
can teach me
poise and patience.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Gauthier Avatar
August 16, 2018 at 6:15 PM
Both you and I, I'm sure! Lovely, Agnes.
Rv Avatar
August 7, 2017 at 10:50 AM
This is so much in such a few words; how wonderful :)
Krampe Avatar
August 7, 2017 at 6:45 PM
Thank you, Sneha.
Parker Avatar
August 7, 2017 at 10:02 AM
They've taught me there is power in numbers, there is never one Egret in my yard there is always 8 or 10 foraging for insects...
Krampe Avatar
August 7, 2017 at 6:44 PM
Wow, that's amazing! Do you have a body of water in your yard?
Stars Avatar
August 5, 2017 at 7:24 AM
uhm ... the "white S" on the other side ... or a mirrored reflection ... hmm ... nice neck'ed write ... write on ...
Krampe Avatar
August 7, 2017 at 6:43 PM
Thanks for your visit.
Gupta Avatar
August 5, 2017 at 5:37 AM
Lovely ... very well written ... A peace in the quest ...
Krampe Avatar
August 7, 2017 at 6:43 PM
Thank you, Probir.
Pigeon Tart Avatar
August 4, 2017 at 9:42 PM
Lovely lines :) xomo!
Krampe Avatar
August 7, 2017 at 6:42 PM
Thanks, Maureen.
Sands Avatar
August 4, 2017 at 6:39 PM
Very nice Agnes. A favorite. I love that... teach poise and patience!
Krampe Avatar
August 7, 2017 at 6:42 PM
Thank you, Heidi. It's a lesson I need :)
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