A Lazy Listen

There’s a strange bird in the tree
  warbling weird birdsong at me.
I’m listening lazily.

~ Thinking that there will be a long time
    of contemplating death ~

The sun shines down on me
  and I’m smiling uncontrollably.
What a wonderful day to be.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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September 21, 2026 at 7:02 PM
So deep and thoughtful. I love "A Lazy Listen"!
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