The Sullen Swimmer

Tristan Robert Lange


Notice of absence from Tristan Robert Lange
Living in the Pocono Mountains has its perks, no doubt. Internet connectivity ain't one of them. Please forgive my tardiness as of late. The tech gods be thundering!

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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