A Poet's Journey

A Poet's Journey

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A Poet's Journey
A Poet's Journey
Staring Back at Me

Staring Back at Me

Almost invisible in plain sight

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Bob Metivier
Jul 28, 2022
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He stared at me
Straight away
Watched me move
Along the walkway

With cool intent
Never broke his stare
In plain sight
Nearly invisible there

My enemy
Given the chance
Hidden so clearly
In the leaves and branch

Reflected on
This placid pond
Its peace might vanish
In a moment

Or maybe he
Is just as curious
As I who barely see
His staring…

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