What abundance

streets shine,
drops ornament tiny unfolding leaves,
soil once again dark and soft,
the birdbath overflowing—
the freshness, aliveness rain brings

see … feel … hear … smell

to see the brilliant sunlight and shadows of winter
a variety of birds at the feeder
the peace and calm in the cat’s eyes

to feel the welcome chill in the air
the cat’s soft tummy fur
the joy from laughing

to hear the purring of a happy cat
my friend’s voice on the phone
hummingbirds zooming toward the feeder

to smell pine trees
dinner in the oven
the fresh air after a rainstorm

there’s much to experience now …
even during a pandemic.