THE VISION.
Boisterous sheets
of morning-fresh tumbling water
thrown from high rocks
in rainbowing torrents discharged
droplets of splintered light
into pooled cauldron
where implosion quelled thunder
to conquer all turmoil.
Breaking surface
with frothy rumpus on limpid-still
filtered calm where
plated water left sunless murk
swam the vision,
rustling tall stalks of iris, head
proudly erect and body
passively gliding.
Paws silently paced,
dipped, then of a sudden began
random spree of wide-eyed free diving,
in performance of wildness at one
with nature and slipping
occasional glances my way while
displaying quick tail flips
showing how fearless is otter elation.
He soon distanced
to a mere dot on a liquid-line journey
but never forgotten
was his fine fur-coated insistence
on watery play before leaving me
speechless with awe.
The day I spotted an otter in his home
element what favoured
pleasure I got from those few moments.
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Fay Slimm. (
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Ah, bless. it looked there for a moment for you and the otter shall have a lasting love affair. Such a smooth talker are these elusive animals and to have this for my first read of the morning has left me feeling I wan't an otter as a pet. Your devotion and love for the wilderness you desire have been totally rewarded within the life of an otters world. Love this, Fay Slimm. Thank you.
Sincerely appreciate your encouraging comment dear Kevin - so pleased that you enjoyed the read of otter appeal.
I recall the last time i took a plunge several ladies seemed to take pleasure in those moments too.... judging by their raucus laughter.
You lucky person seeing this creature at home in its element. Thank you for sharing with us.
Nature at home its own environment is a wonder to behold - - lots of thank yous for your visit and comment D A
I can understand why you wrote about this particular experience Fay.. I have seen these beauties in the wild on a couple of occasions and aint they summat to seriously behold.... I also had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Gavin Maxwell when I was but a nipper.... but that's another story.... Neville
Very big thank yous Neville for adding your own experience of magical otters - once seen never forgot eh ?
absolutely true...
A lovely write Fay.
Thanks for the read and comment Orchi.
Both the pic and the poetry reminded me of many a National Geographic episodes that have mesmerized me.
Thanks Suresh - and yes the great documentaries on otters etc are truly appealing - glad you enjoyed the read.
A super write and like you, Fay, I am in awe of nature and all that it offers.
Thanks MIchael - I know you have a great love of nature as every piece of your work shows........ just a few moments with wonderful wild animals and bonds are felt which never leave us.- otters are one my special favourites.
Wonderful write about a wonderful creature.
I have never seen an otter in the wild.We went to a place on Skye once that was the habitat of many otters and all we saw were seals and dolphins!
Hello Fay,
A beautiful write and an incredibly vivid vision. I love the picture of the otter!
Keep writing
FineB
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