Kevin's Watch

I wrote this over the weekend, for a friend:

The Mallards by the Boathouse

I came upon them as I was drifting
from the dark slip out into the dawn.
I saw them in their quiet paddling congregation,
full of soft noises and contented fellowship.

With dripping oar held still above misting water
I admired their tranquility for a long moment.
with a pull of the motor, I interrupted their worship;
they rose, scandalized: honking and wailing,
expressing their indignation
with the eloquence of flight.

FABULOUS!!!


beautiful! really really lovely piece, iQ.

completely evokes that earlymorningquiet on the water.

love it. thanks so much for posting.

it's up in my cubicle at work now. thanks!

that was beautiful and i really loved the title as well.

thanks, all