The Heron

'The Heron' by Martin Raven

'The heron fishes in the tide . . .' | Photo: Dudley Carr / flickr CC

The heron fishes in the tide

With cans and crisp bags at his side

I watched him fishing in the place

where tide and river interface

Midst mud and oil and salt and slime

Patiently he takes his time

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