One Single Impression: Crystal


A hundred million years of evolution
Have made crystal clear
The vision of the osprey
Who can see from the sky
The fish that will feed their young.
Their eyes put back together all that
Refracted light.
They see through rainbows
And shimmering sunlight
And shadow.
They see supper.

A hundred million years
Have taught the osprey to see.

A hundred million years
Have taught the fish
The folly of flight.

One Single Impression

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  1. those final 3 lines a triad triumph.


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  2. Well done!!
    Hugs
    SueAnn

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  3. It is crystal clear why fish find flying a folly.

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  4. lol so true .So long to evolve the right things for survival.

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  5. Anonymous10:24 AM

    what a beautiful connection...!!

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  6. Wish my vision was always crystal clear.

    Lovely writing Sandy.

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  7. different take on 'crystal', and nice visuals...

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  8. Great words - especially the ending.

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  9. Very beautiful and so true! :)

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  10. So beautiful. I love the imagery in this Sandy.

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  11. evolution is never ending. realization always comes next.

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