I guess these days 

I've  been talking less,
which should be no surprise
given
so few people around
but I mean
I"ve been talking less to myself,
now that I've given up instruction,
now that I've given up self help

And I guess that's a footstep
towards listening more -
to the rhythm of everything,
to the quiet moments,
to the voice of the half gone
blackberry leaf, that says
yes, we are here for the deer,
we will provide for them,
and the click of the secret door,
present everywhere,
opening to unfathomable richness.

©Wendy Mulhern
January 28, 2021