Desert Dweller

-thoughts on life, death and gardening.

Dawn Reverie


Sentinel quail on roof, calling it's mate
jackrabbit feeding on grasses
crows chatting “wonder what's new?”

Cool morning air still, clear blue sky.
Clover and tomato seedlings struggling into life.

Shovel and rake propped against block wall,
waiting for someone to pick them up.
On a farm there’s never a shortage of work
just a shortage of labor and motivation.

Warm rising sun casts long shadows in golden light
doves mourning call joins the morning chorus.

© 2025 Bruno Talerico
Stafford challenge 141/365.

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