She’s a brave, vibrant girl

with golden, bouncy curls

bears and foxes walk

while she skips and talks.

 

Not just talk, she sings

a strange tune that rings

other animals follow

into parks and woody hollows.

 

Why they heed her sweet voice

yet Ignore prey and noise

is a mystery to all

and they wonder in awe.

 

These animals, you’ll hear

raid the camps nearby there

food in tents and backpacks

they share with her snacks.

 

In full moon, especially

it’s really a sight to see

animal and human alike

frolic and hop like tikes.

 

And at night, if you please

they all slumber ‘neath trees

with the girl in between

brewing more of her dreams.

 

– Sandra Johnson, 9/2/23