The Moods Follow Me

Wood fence is concealed--

Pampas is taking over;

Soon victorious.

First, it's sunny out;

Then the world is gray and dull.

The moods follow me.

Even the red ball

Cannot lift my dim spirits.

I just have to wait.

Rooster looks at me

Poses for a picture;

Curious goat watches.

.

Silently they flit:

Birds to the bushes and squirrels--

Feathered and furry.

It's growing darker--

Trampoline is lined with leaves

Under the gray sky.

Children have vanished,

But still the road sign remains;

(Their laughter is gone)

Overturned trash can

In front of empty bottle;

There's nobody home.

What mystery this

In neatly tied plastic bag?

Discarded dog shit.