On a Water Hazard
Calm … Cool … Oasis … of defeat!
Reflections of what might have been
Dissolving in a rippling grin
Engorged with round endeavors
Unknowing … Uncaring
Drawing to your sodden depths
The unripe fruit of duffer’s quest
With naught to mark this ovoid feast
But gentle … jesting … lapping
Wet Nemesis!
I curse the void that clings to all
That fail to mark your distant shore
And in distain show no remorse
But quick! Return to mocking calm
To lurk beside the verdant way
Until the NEXT unfortunate
Attends your greedy call
Copyright © Brian Densham | Year Posted 2018
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