The eagle swoops low

Perches so high above us

Piercing eyes watch ducks.

Her tail is so broad

Like a brilliant angel wing

Caressing my cheek.

Calmness of the woods

Just the padding of his feet

My dear companion.

Nature’s orchestra

The rushing of the rapids

Sun brightly glinting.

Our reverie ends

Chatting folk pass on the trail

Enjoying the woods.

Silence is the norm

Between Chester and myself

Gratitude brings peace.

We walked to a pond

But the water was all gone

Just dry marsh grasses.

High desert visit

We eat lunch in our backyard

In our neighborhood.

I empty my glass

Yin and Yang look back at me

I smile with surprise.

Balance is my goal

Today is a reminder

Of all that is good.