When Mother Sings

Rabbits go dancing in soft moonlit meadows;
Field mice, less boldly just waltz in the shadows.
Moles and shrews surface, but can’t see a thing;
Young thrushes and sparrows take flight on their wings.

Fawns go cavorting in wide open spaces.
Turtles shed shells and run naked in races.
Owls so enthralled that they don’t give a hoot:
Provincial living’s exceedingly cute.

Crocus choirs raise color-filled hallelujahs;
Queen bee lays eggs because that’s what she does.
Pansies and bloodroot are no longer dormant;
Solomon’s wardrobe ne’er held such a garment.

Young kits leave tree nests and begin exploring.
Cross Old Man Winter is finally snoring.
Temperate days have moods on the upswing;
Nighttime’s for frolicking when Mother sings.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Krutsinger Avatar
July 13, 2022 at 4:38 PM
What a lovely quatrain; a tribute to so many animals!
Merryman Avatar
July 12, 2022 at 9:01 AM
A delightful write, Jeff! I love the imagery! Blessings, Kim M
Hankins Avatar
July 12, 2022 at 8:20 AM
This is such an uplifting poem, Jeff. I loved all of the allusions to animal behavior. Of course, since I love the animals and feel a kinship with them. Nice writing, friend.
Kyser Avatar
July 12, 2022 at 8:29 AM
This one has some phrases and whole lines I like, but I feel like it doesn't flow very well. May have to work on it a bit... Thanks
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