earth

on the gnarly bark
caterpillar bends in two.
climbing a mountain.

the crow is in black.
an undertaker well dressed
at death’s red banquet.

in the tall green grass
an economy of ants
plot against humans.

in the long wet grass
the rabbit hunts for carrots.
orange blood on teeth.

upon the fat mat
lies a black and white fat cat.
pretending to sleep.

up the grassy hill
scarred by the soles of our souls.
because it is there.