The black mirror of this pond
appears even darker when
surrounded by winter's first snow.
A Belted Kingfisher drops
from a Black Willow branch;
plunges into ice-cold water,
shatters black reflections
of overhanging trees;
comes up empty.
Rattles away to a new site.
Reflections return.
Winter tightens its grip.
Wants to make white ice.
© 2021 Richard Havenga
Photo Location: Cannon Township - Kent County - Michigan
"Reflections return.
ReplyDeleteWinter tightens its grip.
Wants to make white ice."
~ from: "Black Mirror" by Poetographer Richard Havenga @ Walk With Father Nature: https://walkwithfathernature.blogspot.com/2021/12/black-mirror.html