Surprised

Down to the lake yesterday
Glittering in the sun
Marshmallow clouds overhead

I pushed the red kayak
Into the water

And gracefully rose up
The great blue heron
Surprised in his fishing

And sulkily flew away

And I surprised too

Smiled.

Kristin C. Moyer

August 8, 2025

Comments

4 responses to “Surprised”

  1. Gayle Floyd Avatar
    Gayle Floyd

    Love this

    1. kcmoyer65 Avatar
      kcmoyer65

      Thank you. We all need beautiful surprises like this.

  2. Pamela Lancaster Avatar
    Pamela Lancaster

    Sending love and a hug!

    1. kcmoyer65 Avatar
      kcmoyer65

      Thank you. Surprised by beauty is something to be cherished.

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