As the days grow shorter and colder,

our walks grow shorter too,

causing Knox,

much to the cat’s dismay,

to sniff out other forms of play.

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Mornings Knox and I walk

to the beat of a wordless song.

Often we’re accompanied by the sun

as the moon nods off after

a glorious night of stardom.

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Cardinal and Blue jay

side by side on the porch rail.

Neither are making speeches.

Knox gazes upward,

intently watching circling hawks

as they, equally intent,

seem to be watching him.

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As the birds gather

in nearby trees waiting for me

to put out their seed,

I thank them for their frequent visits

as feeding them also feeds me.

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I assume that tree

wanted to be seen so it

took matters to an extreme

and lay down across our driveway.

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Sky’s drama begins

with the fiery entrance

of the sun. The moon

is slowly leaving the stage

as are all the other stars.

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Over frosty ground

the call of crows can be heard

summoning the sun.

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Misty-eyed sky waits

for the sun to come and share

its dawning delight.

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Morning sun kisses

the leaf covered ground as birds

suggest I hurry

and put out their food ’cause rain

is said to be on the way.

JDG