by Brian Francis The cardinals sing and bathe below The window to my little studio Where dreams are chased And sometimes caught To the tune of natures bards Romping and playing in the street nearby The echoes, screams and cries of fun Careen through the window And into my mind Instantly clearing my thoughts Dinner is cooking and the bread is made And the cats and the dog are asleep And the gentle chirping In the nest outside Speaks of comfort and warmth Copyright ©2020 brian francis