Vibrant dusk
as sun sinks low
and temperatures
begin to drop
Relief
rains down
over the senses
as another day
of sweltering heat
gives way
to the gentle touch
of cool night air
on eagery
waiting flesh
Sad brown eyes
cast toward the sky
as tendrils
of a mane
made of fire
sway in their stretch
to the ground
What do you see
in the bright blue sky
that makes
sadness well
in those
dark brown eyes
Layers on layers
of feathery softness
create a bed
of green
perfect
for laying out
to stretch and curl
to nap and dream
to daydream
as we pick shapes
out of leaf patterns
and the clouds beyond
Fiery and bright
ruby veins
spread
leaves wide
to greet
the sun’s warmth
Just as I
eagerly greet
each smile
you cast my way
my day turned vibrant
like sunlight
through leaves
Through dappled light
and deep shadow
over hills and roots
and fallen trees
given over to new life
come along
as stones jut through
fragrant detritus
and birdsong
fills our ears
take my hand
and I will lead you
into
what lies beyond