you came next
and I became a sister
older, loving you
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poem © 2014 KH Rantilla. all rights reserved.
Monthly Archives: April 2014
first light
when first light comes
my bedroom window pales
to violet behind the trees.
then stealthy flittings
catch my eye, as birds
begin the early dash
from woods to house
and feeders. sprinters,
flyers, swoopers,
vying to be first.
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poem © 2014 KH Rantilla. all rights reserved.
in flux
great movement has begun once more
with snow’s retreat into the ground
and sun’s advance up to its peak
we look out into woods or over lawns
and see a constant ebb and flow
of birds now grounded, searching food
the leavened earth is pushing up
its sleepy winter denizens in search of warmth
to meet bright eyes and hungry beaks
our feathered corps is swelling once again,
as winter stalwarts joined by brighter guests
begin to dance the minuet of spring
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poem © 2014 KH Rantilla. all rights reserved.
finding the spot
he lies in sun,
his still young bones
craving warmth and comfort
she seeks the cold,
lies out in snow
or the most drafty space
yet they will lie together
drawn by instinct, and
the certainty of place in touch.
note: inspired by seeing Horrie seek his sun spot in the kitchen, and Aggie in its coolest place.
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poem and photograph © 2014 KH Rantilla. all rights reserved.
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