The Banks of the Wye.

Long armed oaks, leaning, reaching

for something,  beyond grasping.

The wind moves free  on the river,

yet pauses at the bank, as if caught,

in some thought, and whispering why.

The Osprey glides above , then dives,

splashing down,  grasping  for something,

The  sun climbs  the far bank,

covers me in gold, and  I  swim

in the water and the fire of  beauty.

There is no holding or grasping,

just  breathing  in and out,

Like the tide.