End Of May Ride

Sol’s ultraviolet rays
Pinking my already tan legs
As the sky marbles
Over the mountains
All the way around

Prairie dog pup
Wizzed by on the periphery
Hightailing it home, no doubt

Motorized ‘bikes’ flew by
Once again, out of the blue
Destroyed the ambiance
Of an otherwise peaceful day

Almost hit a large June bug
That crossed the path
Just in front of me
Harbinger of our encroaching
Future

Home at last
Feet up on the ottoman
Popsicle already gone
Sipping iced coffee
Humming a cheerful song

–LE – 5/30/25