Outstretched, like a beggar’s arm
The red rod dangles glistering keys
Enticing an abandoned kingdom of surprises.
The prickly path of the piscatorial
Points towards rainbow’s end
A box — alas — unlocked & looted.

Outnumbered, by slippery silver shadows
In a deep and shallow dance
Of artistic abandonment
— Oh, such bewilderment!

Outwitted, … …
… … *sigh* …
… like a breadcrumb in the sand.