Tribute to Three Worlds

MC Escher's Three Worlds

Reflecting, child of Netherlands,

upon the pond, and in his hands

   he carries lithographic tools.

   Pondering ponds, rivers and pools,

he captures them. He understands

the fluid flowing over sands

or silt or peat. The view commands

   he enter nature's vestibules,

reflecting

On nearby forest's noble stands.

a curious catfish demands

   obeisance to the pond-life's rules.

   Ripples dissolve trees. Catfish schools

artist, its eyes, like pond with lands,

reflecting.