the funny thing about Como Lake

the path round Como Lake 

winds like a verse 

in greenish blue and blue and green

and aqua notes that stir peaceably  

in the pleasance of that quiet scene

where hours while away in hushed geniality  

and introspection

all there, mindful of the tranquility of the place

 

but for the ducks who, from time to time,  

let loose in cacophonous honking quacks 

that careen off the Como Lake pool of serenity

like a hilarious joke on their guests

 Note: Como Lake in Coquitlam, BC is a sanctuary for ducks.  Many varieties including wood ducks, goldeneyes and mallards can be spotted when you walk the trail that loops round the lake.

Photos:  Shots of Como Lake – W. Bourke 

© 2013 Wendy Bourke