Standing Still

 

A translucent night cloud

glides over the full moon,

continues its journey east,

while the moon arcs west.

I stand still on this planet,

listening to the soft sounds

of this warm summer night:

crickets, Katydids, and Gray Tree Frogs.

And nearby, from our woods,

a Barred Owl is asking:

"Who cooks for you?

Who cooks for youuuu...?"

Before I go back inside,

I'll watch the yellow-green light

of fireflies;

pulsing... pulsing.

I will try to predict where

the next little lantern light

will ignite, 

then I will go inside to write.

© 2020 Richard Havenga

Photo Locations:

1. Home Sky

2. Home Deck

3. Seidman Park - Kent County - Michigan

4. Home Woods - Cannonsburg, Michigan