Something Light

The sun climbs up a great big hill To land upon my window sill. The spider swings from tree to tree Trying to get away from me. The little limbs yield to the breeze As it wanders through the trees. A cat sneaks across the grass Toward a mouse upon the path. A little squirrel searching for seeds Looks at me, his eyes say 'please.' A sassy Jay calls me a thief It wasn't me who stole his seeds. A little rabbit we call Billy Looks at us like we are silly. An apple slice he will eat Nod his head and cross the street. The weeds have such pretty flowers Then jump six inches after a shower. The autumn trees begin to glow And shed their pretty leaves below. The owl wakes as evening nears He hoot, hoot, hoots for all to hear. The night waits and bides it's time Waiting for the moon to shine. As I kneel at days end I thank you God for all my friends. Cile Beer