the marsh inhales
a strong deep breath
landing the kayak
on the edge of the weeds
beside a jellyfish
quivering near shore
translucent
green sandy bottom
takes in the sun
breaking from stillness
absolute
a blue heron
moves in protest
--- e b bortz
(published in earth notes and other poems, Least Bittern Books, 2015)
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