the trail
in the dew
across the lawn—
beneath the shed winter
quarters.
upon
yellow rays—
across the skies
the helianthus turns
its eyes.
bonded
together,
faithful for life—
macaroni penguins
engage
nesting
rooks among
the bursting buds—
stick by stick, Ides of March
unfold
the elk
cub misses
the herd's retreat—
a lone wolf howl, calls
the pack
