Musings
by Susan Surette
thoughts mercurial as a New England morn
thoughts rooted in soil like trees absorbing life
thoughts galvanized like an upstream run
sun warms,
invigorates like supple fingers of a masseuse
skies dazzle
infinitely blue
like an ocean siphoned
then released overhead.
air exudes a heady fragrance
as winter’s stale breath dissipates
the barest of breezes whispering past
life rhythms heighten,
carried along on vibrant awakened vitality
body and soul welcome relief
from days of cold, numbing mediocrity
deep earthy aromas
permeate freshly-turned loam
rich in worms, soil’s decay
soft virgin essence
emanates from unfurling blossoms,
shyly emerging flora
ospreys reign
over deep fish-filled kettle ponds,
salty shorelines
intricately spun spider silk
of glistening spindled knots
hang like fragile art
between dew-washed blades of grass
twilight lazily arrives,
colored like melted sherbet
trailing across the sky
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And remember, always check with your local conservation office before undertaking any projects around a pond so that you don’t run afoul of local and state wetlands protection regulations.
Pond Stories are a collection of writings and other media from Cape Codders and visitors who love the almost 1,000 local ponds that dot the Cape. We hope this collection of stories awakens your inner environmentalist to think deeper about our human impacts to these unique bodies of water.
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