The Pond

The cool breeze sends ripples 
upon water as smooth as glass 
upon skin, cooled, radiant sun
they are all assembled at this pond 
a few humans, mostly birds 
Attar would be pleased to see this 
Meeting
Delegation of birds 
the ducks sit on the west stone wall
Most grooming, digging, for buried treasure 
others, one foot, balanced, sleep still 
heads safely tucked tight against feather 
Beds
many swim and some float 
the Swans dance in the center 
a gang on long-necks, dominate kings 
in this realm 
a far cry from above 
a return from the Pond 
with that come new Swans to join in
the Feast, the Pool Party 
they now stand divided, some on
the North end, some on the South 
they were united at first, but no more 
very much like humanity 
except
they can still share the Pond
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Greenlee Avatar
October 2, 2009 at 5:04 PM
Wow Colin.. this is by far my favorite you have written. I LOVE the way you always tie what you write into these all too true conceptions of life. And I always agree 100%. Great job!
Brown Avatar
September 14, 2009 at 10:12 AM
I enjoyed reading your wonderful poetry today Colin. Thank you for sharing. Love, Carol
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