Tortoise Joy

Little boy…

Like the captain of his ship
or a slow motion cowboy

Rode astride the huge tortoise
gallumping along half time

With a grin as big
as his little face would hold

Bear Blessing

Lumbering bear
was slumbering not long ago
Sticks sensitive snout
in hidden places
Searching out early food
meanders past nonchalant
respectful disinterest
Scruffy fur begging to be touched
grumbly growly intensity says not
Imagine hugging, heck, riding
aware of muscle and sinew beneath fat and fur
Bear blessing
Thank you, brother…

Compost

All the fella’s are busy
working the pile…
Let’s face it
it’s been winter, soggy and wet
chilly and dark
And still each new offering
has been plentiful and juicy
So, the fella’s are busy
wearing no hard hats
Yet many all feisty
with armored backs
Turning out rich soil
from the leaves that are stacked

Outside Looking In

I could see the spots
through the stripes
The stripes of visibility
through the fencing
Curious face with blue tongue
turning to look at me
Hidden behind the fence
hovering way overhead
spots of Life
“Hello there”, we said…