I heard a sound among the reeds
The first, a shot
Then splashing feet
And up into the air I went
First wet, then cold
And wet again.
And with me, all the other specks
Were spun into a new unrest.
I heard a sound among the reeds
Carelessly crashing over me
I saw them dance,
Their fuzzy caps
Cascading into brilliant bows.
I heard a shot among the reeds.
The first, a wonder.
Then disbelief.