The Sullen Swimmer

Tristan Robert Lange

The sullen swimmer
Stands
Stoic-like
In the wake
Of the waves.
Observing.
An obsidian obelisk
Against
Waves of aquamarine.
A charcoal soul—
Pale visage—
The brooding bather
Solitary stands
In a crowd
Of recreational revelry.
Unmoved
The statue of stare
Observes
The fish schooling,
Fooling
In the murky abyss.

 

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Comments4

  • orchidee

    Good write T.

  • aDarkerMind

    top marks from me Tristan.

    a most impressive write;

  • Cheeky Missy

    Haha. Looks reminiscent of... surely not Charlie Chapman?! He's too dressed to enjoy skinny dipping, that must be it.

    • Tristan Robert Lange

      Hahaha! Yes! He looks like a cross between Chaplin and E.A. Poe! Quite the combo! Glad you enjoyed and it brought a smile to your face! I know it brings one to mine!

    • Dan Williams

      Very tasteful. I think E.A. Poe would approve.



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