Quill

Comparative darkness and coolness of
An Azure Cerulean hue
hugging chubby freckled arms.

Context: a trouser deck,
an autumn fallen leaf
flaxen in the sun,
a bucket, devoid of light,
ready for soil & chlorophyllic creature.

She pushes my vicinity:
a puli puppy recently released from the pen
Chosen from the shelter
among others -- cuter.

proffers a cricket
(characteristic for its rhythmic chirping
sound)

Her eyes form an obtuse triangle
Cross-eyed and fixated:
No blink,
shakes tresses from her face,
a sniffle.