Winter Planning
Dee Rusin, Kenai
Migratory patterns have begun
Humans head South on the run
Desert dwelling in the Sun
Large hoofed animals move around
Seeking out fertile ground
Where they can roam or hunker down
Well fed hibernators cave away
Mostly snoozing night and day
Dreaming of Spring’s warming light
Berries and salmon to delight
Many birds have flown South
Those who stay swoop in and out
Hiding nibbles all about
Larger birds prepare to stay
Securing a nest or hideaway
Near unsuspecting smaller prey
As for me I’ll stay right here
Hot chocolate and marshmallows in tow
Observing nature’s movie show
