Aaron Copland, Appalachian Spring

Sleepy thoughts

taken away by the gentle breeze

small squirrel,

now friend,

munches on some almonds.

Colorful sails

inhale or exhale

moving to the whims

of the wind.

Soaking my body

in Vitamin D

I take one last look at a duck

jumping off the ledge and into the water.

Ticking minutes of plenitude

amongst the laughter of friends

leaving crumbles of past meals behind

and a pleasant hunger for more.