dear sparrow
each morning I watch you
sitting alone
on a telephone pole
rain or shine
today I purchased
lumber to build
you the finest birdhouse
with a red front porch
yellow umbrella
can sit under
have afternoon tea
I want to know everything
about you
how flying in the clouds
makes you blasé
about things
you cannot change
why you prefer aloneness
to chit -chat
why you never worry
about tomorrow
or where
your next meal comes from
let us have lunch today
I’ve much to learn
from you
© 2020 Jennifer Brookins
