Reading the Signs

sun creeps up over most horizons

light break through the dismal dark
birds leap out of nest to feed their young
blades of grass shake off the dust
worms leave their sacred holes
trees groan as they stretch their bark
clouds move in silent overtures
leaving sculptures in their wakes,
blue skies reflect the oceans while
absorbing other spectrum light,
birds fly in arc around earth circumstances
navigators no longer use the north star,
whales scare off the killers who scare
off the dolphins who scare off the sharks
so people can enjoy early morning waters,
babies cry and men tie ties before taking
their hot coffee with them, looking
at the news during their daily commutes,
felines cry out for morning treats
dogs sit by the door to be walked
mothers in bathrobes cook meals,
darkness is replaced by light and the
whole world comes alive at different times,
sunshine is the catalyst for life and
life is the reason for our motivation,
we all are what we have become and
not what we intended to be as the
chaos in which we find ourselves
tends to mold us according to its will.

May 30, 2025