It’s a snake and turtle day at the pond
66° and everything seems enchanted
suddenly!
except my winter hips
which long for the agile ease
of the black racer
except my worried brain
that envies the tranquil turtle
and its sunshine meditations
but my ears still hear
know the garter under leaves
understand the ire of the wren
the wingbeats of the heron
my heart still marvels at the
osprey’s enthusiasm
to sing love songs
for yet another season
Poem ©2024, Jen Payne. If you like this poem, you can read similar in my books and zines, available from Three Chairs Publishing on my ETSY SHOP. They come autographed, with gratitude and a small gift.
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Love this!