Unsuspecting.

[billy]

the village pond thaws
carp basks open-mouthed
as water boatman return



Katsushika Hokusai 1760-1849 ( carps)

Very, very elegant. I'm jealous . I can just picture the cracking remnants of ice, the silents gasps of the fish.

Personally, I would've said
"carp bask open-mouthed
as water boatmen return"
but that's more personal taste than anything. It's spot on as it is

thanks for the feedback i agree. originally that's how i had it and like a puck i decided to go wit basks.

i' will change it to bask, thanks addy.