Great Cormorant

Standing proud above the lake surface

perched on a moss covered branch

wings held high in the sunshine

drying off after diving for its prey

look close and spy its beauty

light reflects off its black feathers

beak turned towards the sky

tail fanned wide for all to see

regal, majestic, yet held in fear

this Cormorant is King!

(c) Lissie's Poems 2025