Thick and muddy

This morning

the pond is thick and muddy;

turtles still must extend their heads

above the water to breathe.

Geese teach goslings how to swim and

dive for food.

Mallards rest quiet on shore,

while cattails grow slender and tall.

Trees shake last night’s rain upon my head

as I count the name of Light

upon knuckles and

ask the Universe to use me

before I wither and

become unable to serve.

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