I've been spending a lot of time at Sognsvannen, a lake on the north side of Oslo where I've started running every other day. About 5/6ths of the way through my run, I always take my sneakers and socks off and dip my feet in the water on this beach. Today I watched a duck going about its business, eating and stuff, before it turned to me, saw me, and flew off. It made a very lovely wake because the water was so still, which inspired this structure.
Moral: There is always someone above you and below you. You are fearful and to be feared.
The duck swam.
Its feet made waves
In a perforated triangle.
And the duck spoke: “I am
A master now. My choice saves
This certain grass from being eaten.
“But oh, I am so far from the highest view.
The danger I feel! Often I fear a wolf will mangle
Me by my neck. But, even then, a wolf can be beaten.
By you.”
Unpublished Material ©2011 Cali Digre
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