Home is Where the Marsh Is

Alligator on bank sunning himself,

waiting for catfish to come swishing by.

Red breasted hawk on shady roof

watching for field mice to raise their heads.

Marsh grass swaying to beat of the sun.

cool breeze wafting and cooling my brow.

Deer herds across the street in woods,

all the creatures in own neighborhoods.

Pileated woodpecker drumming on window,

puffing up feathers for me to admire.

Jump in my kayak, paddle out to the creek,

watch the otters, smooth and sleek,

Eagles soaring and returning to nests,

osprey on posts guarding their young.

Pygmy rattlesnakes looking like necklaces

have a place of their own in my landscape.

This is my home, not far from the beach

all of this splendor is right in my reach.