and then there are
some still moments
among all the bluster
and fluster in the world
when you find yourself
siting quiely with
a kitten
snoozing by your side
and you remember that
no matter what
in small and gentle ways
there is loveliness
to be held
held
beholden
and
cherished
leaves rustling on
treetops
in burnished
sunlight
golden
golden
golden
all is turning
the larches
are the last
to
know
a diminutive cat
in the cloud forests
of Bolivia
the first new feline species
indentified in over
a century
welcome the wee
ones
on a late afternoon
in the waning days of summer
spinning ideas for a new project
a sudden appearance on the windowframe:
a spider
a large
impressive
imposing spider
and you find yourself in
awe
and in
spired
to get busy
to get
weaving
neighbour cat strutting around
one paw shaved
a little less fur
no less bossy
no less fancy
no
less
prancing
