The Lake

Standing at the water's edge
 a school of small fry catfish swim
 scurrying beneath the sun rays
 in and out the cover of decaying leaves;
how fast they hurry
 gathering in a blend of darkened feelers
 that explore the shores beneath them
 escaping the sharp beaks of snapping turtles
hungry and seeking food
 breezes lightly brush the surface
 easing in and out the lily pads
 ready to blossom their bulbous protrusions;
a fluid current slips along with the shadows
 curving effortless around the bends
 while turtles bask upon stationary logs
 baking in the brilliance of the sun;
heron glide with heads gleaning the water
 as larger fish hang low beneath the currents
 tall reeds stretch along the shorelines
 floating in the gust of humid atmosphere
that lay heavily upon the body and skin;
 all is a return to nature here
 lush and green full of life born in spring
 embracing the warmth of summer
on the lake.

appreciationnaturefree verse

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