End Of Season

the swimming hole
so cold now
only water frolics

Last One In

propelled
by Mom’s encouragement
first swim

River Crossing

ripples reveal
the zig zag ways
of paddling paws

Swimming In Air

rose hips
octopuses
a garden masquerade

Glide

in a silent world
where the self is heard
motion is effortless

The Mallards

morning constitutional
around the still pond
beneath the leafing trees

Delphinium Surf

Waves of lavender and blue
deep enough to swim in.