Amid the BROAD leaves and tall flowers, butterflies flutter and birds GLIDE past. The temptations are great, but the little children follow their mother’s EDICT to stay within the yard and not to stray beyond. They know that while the sun shines brightly, the woods are dark and full of mysteries.

Georg’ann

QUICK Chipmunk scurries away,
startled by the front door opening.
TWICE this week it’s been there.
Sitting like a sentry,
paws poised as if issuing an EDICT.

Heather