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A Bit of Down by Raymond A. Foss
The edge of the water’s surface Cupped a bit of Mallard down this morning. Shed and forgotten by its owner Adrift to float with the ripples.
Caressed by the surface But never breaching it. Part of the water But not in the water
Beads of dew clung to The spine of the feather Marking each fiber.
The bent quill left some Of the fluff dry, Murmuring in the Gentle morning breeze. A sail to guide the Feather on its journey.
Written Sunday July 2, 2000 at 10:30am.
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