The crystal clear lake shimmers softly
till dawns mist rips, parts, with fish jumping …
large mouth agape—splash!
Airborne on spouts—flashing, alluring—
catching fresh flies, he isn’t biting …
that’s his escape. Splash!
Breaking gracefully, the bass frolics
in artful ascent acrobatic,
pure eloquence. Splash!
His dazzling ballet creates dismay—
another trophy you shall not display.
Intelligence, splash,
makes you grab a camera quickly,
navigate snapshots never-ending …
magnificent! Splash!
Some creatures should be cherished … stay free,
savored on photos infinity.
You leave content. Splash!

The crystal clear lake shimmers, glimmers,
till twilight’s drapes quake, with fish jumping …
large mouth agape. Splash!