Understanding

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the pond’s edge
the reach of shadows
winter renders a new view
and understanding of the familiar

Water Iris

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petals cascade
a liquid lavender blue
the bloom – a fountain

The Prince

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catches flies
to pass the time,
dreaming of his princess’s kiss.

Perched

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In the cattails
the blackbird
ponders his song.

Rising

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The sun’s warming rays
reach the depths of the pond
summoning fish to the surface.

Frosty Morn

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The pond has broken winter’s icy hold
but the land struggles to shrug off the frosty morning cold.

Beneath

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A thin blanket of snow covers the pond
concealing the secret lives of fish.

Entirety


rain drops into the pond
ripples merge
into the whole.

Open Door


The pond frogs serenade the cows
with an early evening lullaby
when the barn doors are open.

The View from Heaven


Nature will keep the pond’s promise that the world will green itself in Spring.
Things may appear upside-down, but everything is as it should be.

Math


The winter term is in session.
The pond provides a lesson in icy geometry.