




a heron surveys
the gently flowing river
with great patience.



shadowland edges,
and a liquid metal stripe:
river sunset.

the floating leaf
chooses its path around
the island
by not choosing a path
around the island.

tall grass sways
beside the serene river
one warm Fall day.

a fallen leaf
rides the river downstream,
twisting lazily.

early autumn morn:
fog forms over the river
‘cause the water ‘s “warm.”

aquatic plants grow
out to the swift waters,
forming a clean edge.

the river’s flow
doesn’t disturb the cloud’s
reflected drift.