Natl Poetry Month, Day 14, A Summer Friend

Poetry not only deals with emotions and feelings. It can tell a story of some observation or incident that you may have encountered, like a walk in a big city, a ride in an elevator, or like this next poem.

A Summer Friend 

Strolling the park

On this summer’s day

The scent of grass,

Swaying trees

A tranquil place to stay

I am greeted by a reddish squirrel

Looking up at me,

With big black eyes

Bushy tail

He’s quite a sight to see

He stands and looks intensely

Hoping for some food

But I have no offerings,

I hope that isn’t rude

Starring at each other

Connecting in our thoughts,

He seems to be akin to me

In harmony we part

I revel in this quite scene

Upon this summer’s day,

Hoping it will never end

And darkness keeps away

The light is softly fading

This day is at an end,

At least I have the memory

And a furry friend

@ Wayne Adam