The quilt covers the sheet with a whisper,
pillows soft and fragrant with sachet,
flowers sway in the breeze from the window
and ruffle the black fur of the cat laying there.
Outside the sun is pressing its golden arms
around the trees and green grass, birds peck
at seeds borne from afar and small chipmunks
race from crevice to earthen hole.
These small gifts are presented to me each day.
