Peace and Disquiet
a quiet afternoon
mind unspooling a tranquil languor
post prandial serenity lapping at sunny shores
easing my way into the garden
to dead-head roses
to prune the over eager
feeling well
in a loosely-strung way
my dog threads my legs
wanting to tip me off balance
but I am centered
the minor antics of the too energetic
only a buzzing distraction
now the hound
is barking and chasing a squirrel
kicking up flustered clusters of sparrows
doors slam
neighbors yell
there’s a ballyhoo
I turn to exit the scene
not even trying anymore
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