the musk
of cedar
heavy rises
as the sun
also rises
safe under a
bear sky
while call of loon
echoing shows
her the way
back..
to the others,
to this place
where
all contrived
is stripped
bare,
freeing her
to dive
with silver
flashing scales
that slice
through
fresh waters,
and over
the smooth
stones
of a
childhood
lake that
buoyant carries
her home

Barbara – August 6, 2020