Night Watch

Five little furry feathered swans
Paddle on the lake in a curved line
Out along a rugged rocky island
Following shadows of a black pen
Danger will come with fading light
So mother guides her team home
Knowing that preying eyes watch
As stillness spreads, she feels alone
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Stein Avatar
November 16, 2021 at 9:04 AM
Such great writing. I connected with the mother's safety net for her swans.
Eslinger Avatar
September 25, 2021 at 8:10 AM
Michael…I found this Imagist, touching, stark, alarming, succinct, great story telling prelude, timeless. A scary picture but very well drawn. You’ve a super pen… ! Hugs, sally
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