She'd smack the water
With her tail and dive
Before I even saw her.
Now she is grown
Huge and unafraid.
When I come by now
She stops and turns and watches
For as long as I can stand it.
She does not move.
I do not move.
Then she swims out and back
Profiling.
Out the othe way and back again
Profiling.
She plays with me.
She can.
It's her pond.
I merely walk through
Her landscape.
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Simply beautiful. But I've come to expect that of you. I've missed you
ReplyDeleteSandi
wonderful to share the world with some many different beings.
ReplyDeletedifferent eyes to the same subject.
ReplyDeleteHave a nice weekend, Sandy
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Yes, simply beautiful it is, Sandy, but I, too, have come to expect that from you. Have a wonderful weekend!
ReplyDeleteSylvia
Oooh, this was gorgeous.
ReplyDelete"I walk through
Her landscape."
This is beyond a poem;
ReplyDeleteIt perfectly describes
a blessed state: Yours, Sandy.
Glad to be back, Missed Ya!
Aloha from Hawaii
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Such a well done poem, Sandy! You've developed a marvelous relationship! :)
ReplyDeletesounds like a friend at the pond....time and trust have been built.
ReplyDeleteThat's a lovely poem Sandy, enjoyed reading it very much, thank you.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fine poem, Sandy. I like it very much!
ReplyDeleteYou have captured some wonderful moments of time in this poem Sandy.
ReplyDeleteAs always Sandy, playing with nature is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteAnd you just did it again!
Love you and happy Mom's day again!
Interacting with animals in nature is always a special thing. I cycle a lot and have had many instances over the years where I have ridden up on an animal. One time I came upon a deer and stopped by the side of the road. The deer was probably 30 feet away and we just stared at each other for a couple of minutes before the deer scampered away. How cool is that? Happy Mother's Day Sandy.
ReplyDeleteFirst of all, Happy Mother's Day, Sandy.. And I found the bond between a mother and a child in your poem.. you simply inspire.. beautiful writing, this!
ReplyDeletelovely, understated. each a respected master of her own domain.
ReplyDeleteGreat poem Sandy! Tank you for sharing your gift with us all!
ReplyDeleteBless you!
Great words and fantastic message.
ReplyDeleteSandy: That was just beautiful.
ReplyDelete"She plays with me.
ReplyDeleteShe can.
It's her pond.
I merely walk through
Her landscape."
Respecting one's space reveals vastness of space within you.
Beautiful.
Nature has so much to offer!
ReplyDeleterein in the ruined reign
very nice poem! Nature is wonderful to enjoy!
ReplyDeleteVivid and vibrant, love the scene.
ReplyDeletehow wonderful to share this with another being outside of ourselves
ReplyDeleteLiving in the mountains I feel like a intruder sometimes but love the landscape. Lovely
ReplyDeleteThis was such a nice interpretation of the prompt Sandy! I can picture it perfectly. Have a good end to your week
ReplyDeleteI really like the way you describe your encounters with these creatures as ongoing stories with history and a relationship attached. Indeed, how could it be otherwise....
ReplyDeleteThanks for being here.