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The Noon Moon
By Veronica Monet

The Noon Moon


Snowy White German Shepherd hair falls like

the soft petals of the Cherry tree's fleeting glory

Spring's first offerings

Slow and subtle at first

Soon force winter aside



Bees buzz above Blue Sage buds

The Tree Squirrel practices his birdcalls

Atop the still bare branch of a sleepy tree

While Magpie pacing transforms a leafy shrub

Into a mysterious menacing monster



Citrus blossoms beckon their come hither

under the silent Redwood sentinels

Bracketing the Warm Blue Sky's

Misguided Menstrual Moon



Dozing mated Doves

Watch us pass below

Canine snout hot for the smell of deer

Tracing hoof prints in the drying mud

Stopping now and again for

Snacks of baby green grass and

Sips of cold crystal water

Anointing the twisting creek bed



Our feet keep time with the same pulsing heartbeat

First Walking then Running then Climbing

We are one with each other

We are one with the other creatures

We are one with this moment

Witness to the timeless procreative imperative

Rebirth and Regeneration Rebel

Against Time's cruel Burden





Copyright February 2002 Veronica Monethttps://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12407301-7849533561511007033?l=ulcpoetry.blogspot.com