A koi’s voice
Rises slowly from the muck
Breaking glass.
Swelling, bursts with each succeeding word
Lingers, thought by thought
In rolling ripples
Arches like thick fins waving
Sings
Measured, weighted,
Slick with patience.
Curling forward from the swinging tale
Of fish.
© 2012, Frances Pauli
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So much imagery in this one! Wow!
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