City girl moves to the country
needing a different light
time to reflect and grow
sitting on the deck watching nature bloom
in this wild spring season

Nature seems happier
less noise less pollution
a majestic owl hoots in the palm tree
as a busy spider spins silken webs
capturing tasty flying treats

Robust red cardinal preens and prances atop weathered fence posts
Mockingbirds magpies and bluejays tease and taunt feisty little sparrows
while hawks and ospreys tangle in the bright blue skies above
swooping down occasionally to grab a bite
geckos and anoles scatter

Meanwhile chirping crickets cicadas and June bugs
add a bass rhythm to the melody of spring in heat