Meadowlark

A Poem by Destiny

Dedicated to my daughter

When the light passes over the mountains
And the dawn chorus begins
I listen closely to the tune of the sparrows, juncos, and chickadees
Sometimes I wake before you
And the whistle of your nose joins the melodies
Soon the rest of the creatures stir
You nestle in close, kiss my cheek
& with the morning sun reflecting the brightness in your eyes
You sing my favorite lyrics,
"I love you, mommy", the joy saturating your voice
And you, my little bird, mean everything to me.