Sheaves of Green Corn

hot day, sitting in the shade

even insects move slow

bowl of mixed fruit – savor each flavor

tart grape followed by cantaloupe – my favorite

news out of Kenya, young lives snuffed out

cloistered opposition leaders decry violence

there would be less war and violence

If leaders led from the front

black wasp sips juice from empty bowl

clothes are in the dryer

I think I’ll go inside – watch the Euro Cup on TV

and lead the cheering from my couch

6/25