Thursday, January 8, 2026

purpose of visit

I am asked
When i enter the office

To work is too obvious

I decide to tell the truth 

To see if the mango tree has fruited 
So i can watch the squirrel at play 

To catch the kingfisher in midflight
To see orange leaves rain on the pavement 

To see bees dart  between the pink and yellow flowers 

To see how big the jackfruit grows
Place bets on when it will fall 

To pick up a book for the weekend
To catch up with friends over lunch

To hear the woodpecker trill
The hornbill sing

To watch the chickens play catch
To thank god for this oasis of green 

My pen remains poised over the form
This could take awhile


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