Circus of Words

One Squirrel Sits staring He wants my food He waits patiently His gaze is upon me Expecting me to cave in Expecting me to surrender ...

The smell of flowers--     lilac, lily, and rose Burst with color     majestically swirling before my eyes... Golden yellow, bright an e...

The curly white wool of sheep      gracefully twirling about sparkling stars-- Black eyes twinkling far away Softly sinking in white clo...

I know why the caged bird sings Why the steel constricts so heavily around And the weight of the air on delicate wings Rubs away at thei...

He hides from me, Afraid I'll destroy his world... He creeps into a tiny hole, Retreats in to the dark To escape the ferocity He th...

The garden was overgrown-- A caterpillar's luxurious haven, A breeding ground for weeds, And a place for crows to peck... Where b...

I can tell she misses me From the look in her eye-- She waits for me In the window sill, Meets me at the door With wide eyes and furr...

Quietly it waits, Flutters rapid wings Hidden from prying eyes Invisible, in the forest's shade It waits... It chooses to...

Steady and loyal, Curled up by my feet And I wonder what lies there Behind big round eyes So full -- Over run  Unspoken words linger And I l...

Wings of steel and iron Fold gently in the wind Cut through strong gusts With precision and grace While unfamiliar terrain      Unfolds belo...

The familiar wag,    of a familiar tail-- Greeted by a soft purr and muted moos, A naying in the air Follows welcomed stares Head butt...

Bright scales covering bright wings-- Take off and fly, Burn the world behind you And take off into a different light. Strong legs, sharp ta...

Wild Rowdy Emerging  Out of control Free spirited cat So prone to stubbornness  Compromising to no one Beautiful, triumphant,...