Desert Dweller

Caring hunters forage
in quiet twilight,
tracking coyotes, observing owls,
listening for the screech of a hawk,
and the wisdom of a raven.

Gathering firelight in a cozy corner,
bedtime security and handmade tenderness
nurture kinfolk and wild things alike,
embracing presence
and restoring safe haven.

Morning gardeners plant shelter,
water childhood, cultivate stillness,
and harvest belonging.

Together, laughter, reunion, and memory
germinate tradition from seeds of hope,
comfort blooming on deep roots.