the peace
is as plentiful
as the water

surrounding
this city

moving away
from its bays
into its heart

blue-gray
permeates

and the eyes
are tempted
at every turn

to take in
the wisdom
that shimmers

under
its many bridges

Selected byRaymond Hufffman
Image credit:Adi K

About the Author: Michael Acker lives in Vancouver, British Columbia. He has lived in various parts of the world; his early education was in German and French(Munich, Germany).  Mike enjoys writing short poetry, especially with the intent of exploring the possibilities latent in a single image.