A Poignant Farewell

 

The sun is shining!
Hallelujah! Praise the Lord!
Bright light in my heart.

Last walk before camp;
Still I look out the window;
Has anything changed?

The squirrel is punchy;
He runs up a tiny tree.
Must be the sunshine.

Happy frogs in pond
Belch out their throaty chorus.
They must like sunshine.

 

Painting on the road;
Who was the hidden artist--
Big bird or leaked truck?

 

My footsteps seem softer;
The shadows seem more friendly--
A poignant farewell.

Hidden mountain path
Comes to life in the sunlight;
Leaves are translucent.

 

Bright drops of water
Hang on the shimmering leaves;
Breeze shakes rain from trees.