flashlight | a poem in my pocket

joy of light series

28 Mar 2019 4 Comments

XI.
bright gleam of flashlight
reflects off resting cows’ eyes
gently chewing cud
night maternity ward check
all quiet under the stars

05 Apr 2016 21 Comments

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.