You might have seen one or more
the indoor ponds
tall Victorian style greenhouse room
trees flowers scent of still waters
feel of luxurious times gone by
It was a resort
this room of plants and pond deserted
probably it was one of those times tourists stayed away
as was often the case on our island
blame it on the volcano
This brings to mind things I will never understand
those so called bucket list wishes
to see a live volcano
to watch lava flow
except when it is happening
no not that
And the matter at hand
here on this indoor lake
a black swan
sets sights on me from the opposite shore
takes off across the water
straight for me
chases me right out of the room
These are the elements of desertion
my least favorite experiences
other than actual hostility
where I suspect it was my words
words that came out poorly
like a cake that sticks to the pan
or a plant given water that rots its roots
you find out too late
that you did it wrong
#NaPoWriMo
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