Memories of Snow

Common Things

Common Things

I enjoy the common sights,
stars at night, a sleeping cat,
the rising and the setting sun,
a seed-bun or painted mat.

I enjoy the common sounds,
baying hounds, and marching bands,
chanted prayers, hymns of praise,
singing joys and clapping hands.

I enjoy the common tastes,
tomato paste, fresh baked bread,
lemon t ea, peanut butter,
honey butter, hot corn bread.

I enjoy the common scents,
brand new tents, the falling rain,
baking bread, fresh turned sod,
small seedpods, harvested grain.

I enjoy the common touches,
metal clutches, a long haired cat,
soft silk scarfs, a feather bed,
shampooed head, a wooden bat.