Poem 213

Another ‘what lies beneath’ poem (see Poem 70 and Poem 118) influenced by Jaws and a memorable scene from The Night Of The Hunter … I’m thinking about all the things that ambush you in life  and the way they creep up …

Water Troll

I watch for your feet feathering overhead
without success
I've pulled down several people
by mistake
                    but still not you

if I wanted I could walk out
right now go among the summer crowds
the frisbees dogs
and caravans
get introduced to you at a barbecue
and make something of it

but I choose not
I like the way the light bends
the slow motion feel
of currents

besides
              you'll come
on my terms
even if it's at the last moment
and only because 
you haven't been in
all summer