CHARMED

Posted on July 22, 2017 by | 2 Comments

 

 

Tail like a wagging semaphore
upon a rock, high-pitched chirps
penetrate my idle thoughts beyond

the flea-bitten ground squirrel
eyes trying to focus, mesmerized
by the slightest movement

of the approaching snake.
Not too old to remember,
I do not have to watch to know

what goes on in the world. We
either escape or make peace
with the snake over breakfast.

 

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2 responses to “CHARMED”

  1. Skip Conley | July 22, 2017 at 10:32 am | Reply

    I have two (now) large covey’s her on my place. Early morning wake-ups for me. Thanks for your work.

    Like

  2. Lenore Brashear | July 22, 2017 at 12:40 pm | Reply

    Love Quail, my favorites.
    There are snakes in the grass everywhere!!!

    Like

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