2008/grateful

I’m grateful for this
moment, my green
tea, green candle.
The sound of someone’s
yard work down the street.
Now and then a car.
Soon my Head Starters
will rumble past
in their bright red
carts. Usually two,
occasionally only
one. Four children
per cart. One teacher
each.
I like to rush out
to say hi,
when they pause
to greet Jack’s eager
terrier.
I’m eager too.
It makes my day,
their faces so willing
to face the day,
and what it brings,
a friendly pup,
a gray-haired
lady at the
gate.

4/14/08