The Puddle

I gaze into a large puddle,
Can see the three worlds.
One beneath containing life,
Swimming freely chasing foe.
The second on the surface,
Floating leaves motionless.
The third and most miraculous,
The reflection… 
Which is me.



By: Greg Stanley
Inspired by MC Escher’s “Three Worlds”

Entry into “Any Image Theme” Contest
Sponsored by Brian Strand
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Brown Avatar
January 5, 2012 at 6:34 AM
Congratulations on your win in ~Brian's~ "Image" contest Greg. Love, Carol
Song Avatar
January 2, 2012 at 2:49 PM
Great puddle poem....I have stared into zillions of puddles and hoped that something poetic could come of it....NOPE! NOTTA! You? Well, you got this thing down pat!! Enjoyed and congrats. Gwendolen
Palani Avatar
January 2, 2012 at 10:54 AM
Wow, very nice piece! Congrats on your win.
Dietrich Avatar
December 31, 2011 at 4:48 PM
OOOOOh, this is really cool, Greg, What great imagination you have! congrats!!
Pettit Avatar
December 31, 2011 at 12:11 PM
Brian liked this one, and so do I. Congratulations on your win in his contest.
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December 30, 2011 at 8:03 AM
This is good, Greg. Best wishes in the contest. Love, Kim
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