The Mayfly
A tranquil scene in sight and sounds
The river and banks where life abounds
The jewelled flash of a Kingfishers wings
And sunlight sparkling in dappled rings
The rippling waters gliding by
Are so tempting to the young Mayfly
A cloud of water sprites who take a chance
And upon these sparkling waters dance
The waters part in a rainbow hued flash
Crystalline droplets falling with a splash
Showers of diamonds from glistening scales
And the hungry trout's leap rarely fails
When his sharp eye is upward glancing
And he catches sight of the Mayfly dancing.
Jackie S Brooks (c)
20th May 2004
