The Warning

Startled still
a moment’s pause
you have
my full attention
a warning made
and ears prick
as frozen muscles
twitch
and senses expand
to seek out
what is
being missed

Protect
what’s yours

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The First Bundle

First harvests
are sparse
but healthy
with lush leaves
filled
with cleansing goodness
A gift
bestowed
upon the caretaker
that tends
to her needs
from one season
to the next

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Wanton

A dragon
lives in my soul
with cinders
for scales
and flames
that scorch
the senses
like begonia petals
in summer heat
as I wait

I am on fire
what are you
gonna do about it?

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Tree Spirit

Little tree spirit
in the herb garden
peeking out between
healthy green leaves
sweet smiling face
there to greet
whenever the herbs
have needs
and at harvest time
they watch closely
as sprigs are snipped
with care
and stands in solidarity
as new leaves unfurl
to greet the air

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Fuzzy Baby

Sleepy soft
and lazy sweet
with a dreamy gaze
an invitation to sleep
come and cuddle
downy soft fur
just don’t tickle
or sharp teeth
come out
“come to bed”
Miss Luna says
it’s soft and warm
and I’ll knead
your head and
knot your hair

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Sweet Summer

Swaying blossoms
dance in the breeze
as quiet chimes
play off key
in the distance
as the scent
of fragrant lilacs
kiss the senses
to blend with
sweet summer
scents
of cut grass
and sun warmed
asphalt

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