Cormorant lady

for what are you waiting?

The bird has a mind of its own.

If it wishes to preen itself

no power

not man

not man's earth

will pose it for you.

It will clean itself carefully

groom every feather

and then, relaxed, fall into sleep.

- and only when you have used up your film

- and only when you have given up

will he stretch out his wings

naturally.