Monday, July 22, 2013

Blackwater Cloth





This warm July morning,
exactly mid-summer,
bright green ovals,
glossy as emeralds,
float on black water,
flat as fabric.

Bluegills and sunfish
pop snails off
the underside.

Dragonflies and damselflies 
snatch gnats
off the surface.

Life                 
        grows on,
                           above,
                                        around,
                                                        within,
                                                                       below.

These glossy
green ovals
floating flat 
as fabric
on the cloth
of black water.
 

© 2013  Richard Havenga








Photo Location:

Pickerel Lake Park,  (Pickerel)  (Fred Meijer Nature Preserve)  Kent County,  Michigan

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2 comments:

  1. Marcia Chadwick MostonJuly 23, 2013 at 9:35 AM

    Love the world you see through your lens!

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  2. Walk With Father NatureJuly 23, 2013 at 10:26 AM

    Marcia:

    Now that I'm retired from my career in Education, I have more time to explore with my camera. I am blessed to live close to this natural area called Pickerel Lake. The great philanthropist, Fred Meijer (Founder of Meijer grocery stores) gave this large parcel to the residents of Kent County, Michigan. Every time I visit, I see families with their kids; walking the trails, fishing from the floating boardwalks. I always compliment them on getting their kids outside to enjoy Nature.

    Thanks for comment.

    Gratefully,

    Rich

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