Together,

apart.

We sit beneath

& within

the cool blue-green shade

of the great spruce tree,

with coffee &

grief &

glee,

& we feed all who come –

chipmunk & squirrel,

tufted titmouse,

jay & red-belly.

Hearts brimming,

undone,

we feed all who come.

Apart,

together.

My sister

& me.

— C.Birde, 10/20