John Lawless Poet Free verse

The Heron Waits

Humidity’s blanket rests upon the pond
frogs draped in lurid air
idle on glazed lily pads
waxed turtles gleam
amid the dance of hazy heat
a silent duck preens
as dragonflies swim
through moistened air
the heron waits.



John G. Lawless
©8/19/2019

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Susan Ashley August 19, 2019 at 4:54 PM A summery moment in time so beautifully captured and expressed, John. Great last line. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan John Lawless August 19, 2019 at 8:37 PM Thanks Susan, always nice to hear from you

Sunlite Wanter August 19, 2019 at 10:41 AM Beautiful writing. I don't know about herons - should the frogs and turtles be scared? John Lawless August 19, 2019 at 10:48 AM the heron wait....motionless... one legged diners awaiting movement.....