Ameliorating's

AMELIORATE. not a word used in haiku ~ just crossword fodder The earth worm startled. In panic it moved in its full extension, leaving behind its earthen cloak, to reveal it’s glistening self, spotless and shimmering in the sun. It accordioned itself in two second intervals, covering a full foot across the ground in a half minute, evoking its full fight or flight. Can an earth worm be startled? It has a brain and thus has survived eons helping to amend the earth’s crust into the self-perpetuating fertile richness that feeds the planet. I will use AMEND it will sidestep the clutter ~ tongue and mind at ease It senses threat without eyes or ears. I am tormented by moles and vigilant to their presence, ready to attack. Robins tip me off, arriving at the first presence of the mole’s movement to feast on earth worms who nearly leap from the fresh soil, signaled by the moles vibrations into the soil that surrounds it. Nature’s recycler, composter , aerator, master ameliorator, food-chain participant and harmless companion to the gardener. Rest easy my friend, I mean you no harm. Entry: Moments Of Reflections - Haibun Poetry Contest. Sponsored by: Malabika Ray Choudhury Date created: 4/30/21