Standing Around
From earth’s dominion
cows stretch necks
and tongues to
a ravine flush with
rain water
others linger muddy feet
away. Guernsey’s
in brown and white colours
lessons for mankind
the day an exercise in
non-activity.
Disturbed from squatting
rest two ducks flutter
across the pond
and cows stare at hurrying
wings.
© Richard L. Provencher 2008
