A tiny clay mushroom glazed
And fired to reveal a forager
Apples left for Does, Bucks
Uneaten except for the bees
That swarm
Black crickets chirping
The sound slicing through
The night silence
The lone black and white cat
Flees for a safe refuge
His hunting forgotten
The river current time changes
As the coyotes respond in kind
howling
© Reneé Espriu
Photo is my own digitized as art
reneejustturtleflight.com 
A beautifully evocative poem Renee, I find the images haunting and atmospheric.
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Thanks Andrea! I love Nature and there are so many things…as you well know…that provoke much thought and give impetus to writing. I find so much of what you write to include many things in Nature. Take care.
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Sounds like here! Right down to the coyotes – only the elk have begun whistling and bugling! it’s how we lull ourselves to sleep. Take care, Renee! ♥️
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We have elk here but just not in the location I am. Thank you!
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Yess! 😀
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Sounded wonderful Renee, and sorry I missed this back in Sept… xxx ❤ Lovely poem xx
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Thank you Sue. No worries. You have many followers and I’ve been lax in recent months to post as I need to. Take good care.
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You too Renee… Sending HUGS right back ❤
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