Two Poems
Harold Bowes

Arcs

Scales

Snapper

Yellowtail

Fingernails

Clipper

Sails




Undoubtedly You See Where This Is Going

At the outset you need to know

Moreover I need you to know that

Equally important as my previous statement

Much more interesting than the following pronouncement

Then, too, this, that

Let's start again:

Of even greater appeal was the spring like weather

Consequently we felt young again

As I have said in a previous statement

Inasmuch as the weather determines the outcome

In fact decides the probability of your success

And that winter follows spring, after an interlude

Undoubtedly you see where this is going

DESPITE

The model boat that rests on the window ledge,

Its white sail tilting against a frosted windowpane

DESPITE

The snow dusting a rock fence above the rapids

DESPITE

The shadow from the river guide's straw hat

Gliding down his neck

DESPITE

The trail of smoke drifting sideways across a silver lake

Indeed it is certain that all things come to an end

To conclude

In summary

In conclusion

Finally

At last

Lastly

Death

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