From surface swirls and ripples dark circles and lines Shimmer and play in changing patterns on the sandy bottom. A black log under water is buried in dirt and pebbles And the steady flow makes hollows and buildups around it. Following the path of least resistance currents spread out In broad shallows undercut the bank or form deep channels. I lean my back against a solid trunk and slide Completely down the rough bark until I'm seated. A breeze fans my face and rustles the treetops.
Leaves blow off float down twirl slow up turn And move out into the main stream at high speed.
Something approaches in waves pattering in the upper story Dry leaves twitch and petals glisten and shake. Dropping on water the physical character varies with volume Wind direction and velocity at the point of impact. Afterwards air bubbles float for a while and the energy Ripples out in concentric rings until it dissipates. She's been back a week dividing up The iris and lily tubers for planting Where they have more room to grow. Stacked in neat piles Against the wall next year's wood is split and drying.