Early Visit

Posted on November 27, 2019 by Joanna M. Weston

One of those happenings that are so small in the scale of events that they could pass unnoticed, but are a delight in themselves …

EARLY VISIT

dawn comes lightly                          
through fir and cedar
shadows stretch
across grass and debris

a doe and last year’s faun
clean     lick on lick
beside the small pump house

they raise heads to note
my movement at the window
then return to their grooming
leisured   unconcerned

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About Joanna M. Weston

Born in England, she lives in British Columbia. She is married with three sons, Joanna has an MA from the University of British Columbia. She has published in numerous anthologies and in magazines in Canada, the US, UK, and New Zealand, such as Canadian Women's Studies, Convolvus, Endless Mountains Review, Grain, Green's Magazine, Prairie Fire, Spin, Wascana Review, CBC Gallery, and many more...
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