earth

on the bright green leaf
lay a bubble of red blood.
bright as beetle’s wings.

the yellow carpet
soft petals like dog’s ears.
food for thought be bought.

the beak pecks at grass.
feathers sweep the dusty floor.
feet made for paddling.

when the clouds open
and the rain falls wet like dew.
earth weeps with longing.

on the yellow grass
brown ant seeks drops of water.
i swim in puddles.

the man sweeps the floor
a magician amongst clouds.
big soft brown pillows.