Flash of red feathers
as the cardinal darts between
the falling raindrops.

A slow, thick movement
rolls throw the heat of coming
summertime nightfall.

Cloudy evening falls
on my full belly and
my sad, addled thoughts.

The tall thicket swarms
with the unseen rustle of
all manner of life.

My oak trees all have
little red buds of new leaves
burning on the green.

Fireflies flicker
in and out of iris stems
floating on thick winds.

Closed lilies shudder
as their unfurled orange blooms
brace themselves for rains.