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MORNING RITUAL (sticking my toe back in)

Another summer early morning
observed from my rear deck
   brown rabbits leaving trails in dewy grass
      Bob White repeating his name
                                                   ceaselessly

A distant convocation of crows
  far off black specks ....   swirling  
                                                     and 
                                                           diving
                                                     so carefully out of reach
                                                     of harrassed lone owl
Eyes move to misty surfaced pond
   where nesting Canadians glide effortlessly 
       past minnows skipping on surface membrane
       unwilling bass buffet

Furnace finally blasts over Eastern hills
             burning away high cirrus clouds
             turning sky unbroken blue
             starting the Farenheit climb
             sweat forming on brow
Smell of coffee
      eggs frying
      toast toasting
time for breakfast
                  and another day's work