Exceptional Taking time to absorb the beauty of three swans in flight. Three swans by RichardFann      This Is My Life! Contest Winner

Today, In the full afternoon sun A swan takes off Madly flapping, Wings and feet splashing the lake Then a second swan, then a third. White elegance climbs And glides to the other side, Landing on the water. The three take off again, together, Into the wind, quickly rising. They fly west Back over the lake. At the last moment, one returns. The other two, a couple, Fly on. Watching from a bench I realise I should try To come alongside To dwell within This beauty Before I die. Writing Prompt Write a poem, short piece of fiction, or an essay about your philosophy of life. No more than 1000 words. This Is My Life! Contest Winner Author Notes This is what I saw today. And I grapple with the beauty that is observed, that is before my eyes, that I am part of. And how am I meant to respond? Thanks for the photograph from FanStory database.

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