TCHAIKOVSKY BATHING

It seems to be a river
brothers will not find him
only slim waters stroke and play
a love song for "The Enchantress"
but this is no idea for a swim!

A violin sounds
out of crystal pools
catapults to wave
over the bridge
floats the head bubbles
and babbles
in a helpless landing
trying to fathom his footfalls
but only the ballet music
of Swan Lake
pricks over pirouettes
of a wet suit leech's body.