The sun would never rise at all
if not for animals who conjure
morning and call it down
to warm them where they lie,
having slept the night in places
dark and cold. The blue jay
summons light to warm
the concrete bath. We owe
the cat our gratitude
for bringing rays of strong
and dusty light into the house,
especially to the shoulders
of the sofa by the window
where she sleeps.
And if not for horses, cows
and elephants the sun
would never reach the fields.
The lizard owns the light
that finds his rock
and dolphins play to bring it
on the waves. So I thank
dog for all the light I see.
Kyle Kimberlin
11.29.2009
