Desert Night
The desert night offers such reprieve from the summer heat
Rest upon the cool grass and breathe in the quiet peace
Take in the setting sun and relax
The dusty blue sky will gift you silent lullabies.
She sits up high, those amber ancient knowing eyes
I hear her lofty echoing cries
While across the white sparkling sky, shadows of bats interrupt my lazy gaze
They dive and play while mother owl watches in restful tides.
Way out far the yelps of friendly coyotes call
When dinner is found, another night animal has a certain death
Yesterdays matter not, but today's evening does
Another calm oneness with nature washes through my soul
Another night unearthed and ready.
The moon shines above the trees
Projecting a pattern of light reminiscent of yesterday
Downed branches emulate a home hidden from sight deterring tonight's meal
A night like this blames the day for a long nap
A night like tonight begs for a loving embrace.
