a poem in my pocket

flashlight searches cattle herd

shines on curly white forehead

newborn calf, wet in moonlight

cow’s warm tongue licking clean

baby rides shiny cart to barn

gleam of mama’s watchful eyes

colostrum drips from suckled teat

sheen of pitchforked straw

farmer’s smile shimmers thankful pride

Joining dVerse poets for Victoria’s quadrille (44 word) “shimmer” challenge.