chagall backdrop

By the very
tight and precise
vee of the gaggle,

I could tell she was
firm, a fair commander.

Turn on a dime, all nine
chute the dip
as one.

So beautiful
atoned
in echelon.

Lost in startling air,
when twilight came

the vee softened
but only for a while.

© Chagall, 2013