THREE WORLDS 



 


The Autumn pond contains three worlds:


in its meniscus, mirroring bare boughs


above my head, netting moon and stars.


 


Simultaneously one with the leaves,


bright yellow, floating on the surface


barely stirred by half-hearted breeze.


 


The tension breaks: a mottled koi rises


sunrise to deliver two quick devouring kisses

to that implacable air-water interface.































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