where are the Koi

Redon Odilon Ophelia

where are the Koi
those patterns of black and red
glistening in rotation
waiting for catch-up
rigorous
active

working
hooking
line and pole

what is still where
still here
flashy encounters
in happiness
friendly exploits
mineral young
animal old

working
hooking
line and pole

wars begin
on the other side
of the sea
blocked ears
waiting
tears from the Koi

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Hear this on chirbit

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Written for:

Magpie Tales – Mag 124

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