Suddenly Swans
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By the pond, gloomy thoughts fail me
As I linger to watch ivory shadows drift on--
Elegant their agile movements along water ‘s trail
Different from the restless gait of my body,
With a spine drooping low as duskfall ebbs:
Out of wonder, my bleak eyes marvel
At a bird-dance rivering unto night’s harmony,
Where flutters of plume bounce sublime
Like velvet outlines robed in pearled wings.
Through this glide, I ache for hearth’s peace
Where trials seek a caress of kin's affinity,
That lounging around to feed my arrogance,
Swans suddenly whirl around me , gentle as moon’s climb...
How I, enlightened by this warmth find bliss
Till I stride past the pond and race home to my flock.
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Re- Post 6/23/2019
John Hamilton's NA Re-Run Contest
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Originally written 4/19/2019
For Suddenly Swans Challenge
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Copyright © Nette Onclaud | Year Posted 2019
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