My Cajun Backyard Nest
When it rains
the grass grows greener
and thick like a forest of trees
in my back yard
Mr. Bojangles, the housecat
slowly stalks its prey
of wizard-like lizards scattering away.
With nothing but the sounds of
crickets and cicadas
heard humming now and then
as the sun begins to settle down
here in my hometown again.
Cajun land with bayou bands
alligators and crawfish pie
Sugar cane and hurricanes
enough to make one cry.
Down here south of New Orleans
near the Gulf of Mexico
where Great Blue Herons spread their wings
in a splendid, stupendous show.
Where cypress trees sway high in the breeze
and fishing is an artful dream
and turtles resting on floating logs
aren't always what they seem
If you're lucky
enough to catch a glimpse
of all these natural wonders
we're blessed
if you don't mind more rain this time
here in my Cajun backyard nest.
Copyright © Terrell Martin | Year Posted 2022
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