Webbed feet paddle below calm still waters, gliding gracefully forward
Serenity surrounding motion, gentle breeze ruffles feathers
Narrow boats moored, cast shade from the glare of the midday sun
Gathering clouds darken, curtain of rain, ripples on the water
Warmth fades as night falls, pervasive silence as motion ceases
Clouds clear, moon shines bright on calm still waters
copyright © 2018 Karen Horsley
Published in Kaleidoscopic Beauty (2018)