The River

by tfawcus

Diffuse the light of this half-whispered dawn,
as river mists reveal a hidden pool,
its silver dappled by a sun-blotched fawn
that's come to drink at Styx's vestibule.

Above begins the warbler's soft hoo-eet
as golden rays reveal its drab disguise,
and trailing willow fronds reach down to meet
a sudden plop of water vole! Surprise!

But now the mists have cleared, new day's begun,
and river craft chug by with raucous hoots.
A noisy crowd of yahoos bless the sun
with clumsy splashing. Carefree young galoots!

All life enjoys the river's endless song.
Eternity is now, but moves along.

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Sonnet Poetry Contest contest entry

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In Greek mythology, Styx is a river that forms the boundary between Earth and the Underworld.
A vestibule is a chamber or channel opening into another.
"hoo-eet" is my onomatopoeic attempt at the call of the Willow Warbler.
A yahoo is a brash or noisy person, a philistine.
A galoot is usually somewhat lovable in an oafish sort of way.

Image Credit: Weeping Willow Stock 7 by SimplyBackgrounds

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