Look at a seal, he swims in a pool
Like a piece of black thread unwound from a spool,

Dipping and diving, playing about
Speaking in erps, he laughs as we shout,
Balances a ball, plays catch with the wind,
Smiles at his brothers and waves to a friend.
And I watch him linger and I watch him turn,
I see him laughing free of concern.

By Linda A. Copp ©