small creatures -
the ripples of water and light
in this sometimes stream
the gurgle and rush
and the smooth stillness of sound
where water and light
pool
I hear the rustle of unfallen leaves
while nearby
tall trees with no leaves
worship the sky
my feet walk on
the fallen
with shadows and light
on everything
I am
and on
everything around me
I
leave
nature
ascending
to a warm house
and
quiet memories -
small creatures
ripples of water and light
shadow and light
air and light
in
me