We had to hop the fence to see this Kansas property better.
Initially got cut up by sharp thorns, stickers and brambles
Fought our way past giant spider webs, wondering about snakes.
Oak trees surrounding the property encouraged us, so we kept going.
My legs were bleeding and I was in a terrible mood until suddenly
I was standing in the most beautiful meadow God could have imagined.
My husband and I were both silent looking at the fields of Queen Anne’s lace
Wild daisies, renegade iris and wild strawberries, peeked at us, and laughed.
I had never in my prettiest dreams imagined any land this beautiful in Kansas.
The air felt happier, there was a monarch, and tinier yellow butterflies.
My hopes soared to full optimism power, and my heart leapt a little
I turned to my husband. He was entranced. He said, “We have to buy this!”
That was twelve years ago. Best purchase ever. I chant and drum now.
I hug my trees. I am watched carefully by raccoon, fox, and deer.
I am one with nature, one with myself, and one with God.
This is what a beautiful landscape in Kansas has done for me.
He Who Loved Night Woman, carrying
ivory revive ring, followed twilight
heart voice calling.
mature antlers appeared
as he entered healing water
woodland creatures lined up.
raccoon, fox, elk, moose,
felt the cool water as if they had
entered it with him,
mystical night, universal stillness
in the woods, sky opened, pinked in
one specific place, leading He Who Loved
Night Woman. An owl gave a tribute.
Flooded gnarled oak pulled her roots
in, so he could more easily get to his
lady love. The only sound was He Who
Loved Night Woman diving into the waters
deep. He had been seeking his lady fair
for many moons.
A sacred hush in the forest,
awe for his courage, and convictions.
His body offered up lovingly onto the
shore the next morning, ivory
revive ring, no doubt on his
love, who had disappeared
in the same waters many
moons earlier.
Howling
The wolf chants
Music, song
Victory
In the hunt
Boastfully
Claiming rights
To the kill.
I wonder
What tonight
Raccoon,fox
Mole or mouse
Did it share
Enjoy all
Or eat all
Excluding
All the rest.
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