As Wheels Turn

the reaping can begin

combines at the ready, 

but not before pastures

received a planting

as sparrows fed their

young, accordion mouths

awaiting turns for food

and children preparing for

day’s adventure, now

ready. Cereal and toast

is the breakfast fare.

Bus at farm road’s edge

faces poking with curiosity

their friend exploding

from his house---books

and schoolbag flying.

Life abounds in the rain

and sun when a fire in the

soul turns us to the final

rung before proper harvest

takes place in our lives.