On my last hike of the summer, I  saw a chipmunk

Stand tall, looking out upon her domain

Her solidary strength spoke to me

Especially because  I was due, the following day,

for a minor surgery on both of my legs,

I admired her stance, captain of the earthship.

Post surgery, there is a sadness that comes with vulnerability,

A low, my deep feeling can find me, since I’m on the couch.

Reading, I am returned to the spiritual work of everyday,

I am the beloved of God   (when I connect in)

and from this stance, I can see  beloved you.

But only then.