THE KINGFISHER
Where dappled sunlight splashes on the shining, glittering water,
And dragonflies of vibrant blue and green hover before our eyes;
Where swallows dip and swoop, magnificent in flight,
And playful fish exuberantly leap;
A kingfisher, clothed in russet red and blighted blue,
Skims the surface of the sparkling river,
Momentarily abandoning its secret nature,
And like God's blessing on his own creation,
Crowns the day with wonder.