In the lee of the stone

in the middle, the current
yet slack at the margin
in the lee of the stone
a deep cool pool
under the oak branches
the meander, languid
slow-moving waters
an ancient trout lurking
in the murky deep
in the lee of the stone, comfort
a respite, a slowing
memory of summer
decades ago.


July 2, 2012
written while listening to reading
by Chip Bergeron of his poem,
“The Old Covered Bridge”
http://www.susanluca.com/2012/06/newmarket-creativity-center-art-poems.html
written June 14, 2004
Poet’s Corner
monthly poetry readings
Suncook Senior Center
July 2, 2012


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