I have spent eight hours
On my porch
Today
So far
And in that time
I have observed
So many carpenter bees
Working the redbuds
Chester
Chasing the carpenter bees
Except he can’t fly
So he falls off the porch
Tally two
Robins
Round with eggs
Doves
Singles and severals 
Crows flapping
Hawks gliding
And I swear that tree has gotten greener 
While I sat here
Mr. Jenkins tilling his garden spot
Yes it’s Sunday 
But I think he enjoys it
Many vehicles
With windows down
And arms out
I approve
Clouds gently sliding across the sky
West to East
So many airplanes
And Lifestar

I have had two wardrobe changes
And now under my t-shirt quilt
I wanted to spray weeds
But I’m secretly relieved
The weather has been too chilly
I have only sneezed once 
Even though everything is yellow
I have drank a lot of water
And wondered about putting sunscreen
On my hands
And my forehead
I do not want a repeat 
Surgical procedure 
I did not read my book again 
I did not do laundry
I just sat with the bees
And thought
A haiku would be easier

~From Winnie the Pooh, by A.A. Milne

I eat my peas with honey
I’ve done it all my life
It makes the peas taste funny
But it keeps them on the knife!

Love from Appalachia,

~Amy