I can see it coming
the light streaming out
the colors shining
over the lake
making it sparkle
It's a no wake zone now

The water is sparkling
the little waves rolling and rolling
sloping over again and again
Laughter rings out
across the lake
which hours ago was filled with
water skiers
and swimmers
and a certain black dog that does not leave the water.

But now it's empty
and the only visitors are
a bird or two
sure to wake me up
early the next morning.