Leaden lumps of rain pour down from a slate grey sky
upon a lake of blackened water. On its surface dance a thousand diamond
coronets. Here and there flashes of silver as fish leap, jump, and frolic in
the rain.
A
swan, head held high, swims serenely twixt reeds and lily pads, unconcerned,
seemingly unaware of nature’s fury.
A
shaft of sunlight shoots between the clouds, which scatter, revealing a canvas
of lightest purest blue. The trees, minutes ago sombre hunched and dour, salute
the sun resplendent in their new coats of glistening glossy green.
Bird song breaks the silence, and a fox ventures from
its lair. A cloud of insects tumble in the air and a frantic dragonfly hovers,
darts then hovers again.
Another moody summer's day.
Beautifully written Keith and so easily envisioned.
ReplyDeleteSo lovely! Your use of imagery and alliteration are truly magic. You make writing in this style look easy but I know it isn't! Great post!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful description:)
ReplyDeleteReading this gives me some peace. A perfect way to prepare for tomorrow's work :-)
ReplyDeleteArtful and quite impressive. Congrats.
ReplyDeleteLife in the country, nothing better. Thanks. Ps My swan was black.
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