December tiptoes in as softly as fox paws
On redwood duff beneath the trees
Each morning brings with it
Subtle changes to the universe
The rains
of late November
Resurrect
the seeds of summer
Pastures turn green on a moment's notice
Morning cold still gives way to warm
A noble cat stretched out
Toasting
in the afternoon sun
Content
to watch his normal prey
Instead
of giving chase
Robins making
rainbows
On their way to winter homes
Bathing rituals
Emptying bowls twice daily
Emptying bowls twice daily
Birdsong
in the tree tops
Squeeze the most from your every
day
Savor the light, the texture and the sound
Embrace the kiss of late autumn
For once the sun sets
This day becomes a memory
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