Dusk Rendezvous

Crunching down on leaves and acorns

Walking in the woods nearby

A sparrow sings

From the branches of an oak tree

As I wander past

Over the creaky wooden bridge

The creek it covered is gone now

Too little rain to sustain it

Two squirrels chase each other

Up a tree, with only their bushy tails visible

I arrive before a large tree stump

Where my friend waits for me

A skinny black cat

Missing one eye

And half a tail

I sit beside him

Pet him gently

Give him attention

He purrs loudly

Showing appreciation

For my affection

We share this moment of

Peace and Joy

Every day

At dusk