Startled Grasshoppers

A floral blanket of silence

Lies out across the desert

Nothing moves-not air

Nor trees

       Nor blades of grass

The ogre’s breath is held

Suspended, then expelled

Stomping his feet,

Flashing his eyes,

Grumbling, the ogre

Blows

And, grumbling, cries

Fat sheeted tears –

Trees quickly bow

Shaken green heads as

The silent blanket erupts

In oceanic waves

Of startled grasshopper minions