Softly the Shadows Fall

Grass is wild and high,
Finding freedom from the blade.
Sun barely breaks through.

 

Strawberries/grapefruit
Color the kitchen table.
They will have to wait.

 

As the sun breaks through
The rooster crows happily;
Light and sound combine.
 

 

 Olivia sits
Surrounded by mounds of hay.
(Is this cow heaven?)

 

 Solitary ball
Lies in the empty front yard
Looking for the kids.

Softly the shadows fall,
Slipping through the cloudy sky
Onto the gray road.

"Shall I play or run?
Is he friendly or dangerous?
(I'll just take the risk)"

Plane and single crow
Together in a duet.
Then all is quiet.