Light

The effect of water on light is distortion:

A fish beneath the surface is a vibrant bird.

Its parrot-beak snaps open,

leaving a colorful screech impression in my mind.

 

I watch as it rides a gust, then nose dives,

pulling up to evade gravity.

The sun illuminates its spiny wings,

and strategic, slipper feathers.

Its eye finds me.

 

The affect of air on light is distortion:

A person beneath the heavens is a

giant larva, leaning down for vengeance.

The fish whisks off, under an algae cloud.

I put on my aviators, and row the boat back to shore.

 

 

 

Reviews

[Colin Stewart]

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[Coyote Poetry]

A beautiful poem. Description and your story was outstanding. Thank you. Water had mystery and beauty.
Coyote

[Platus]

I like it, keep writing.