The trees seem to come to life

As the the wind blows through their branches

                                                    helping them to dance;

giving them the courage to sway

                                          in this sunset.

The world is just a little town

That gets ready for bed

As the sun goes down

And I’m stuck here in this pasture

Looking for my clouds

Through the veil of darkness.

            There’s a scent that catches my attention,

But it’s gone before I can mention

                                                                      what it reminds me of.

The sound of crickets comes from all around,

      and I hear some coyotes moving further south,

But I’m just sitting here in the bed of this pickup

                         letting my thoughts get mixed up

in the world that surrounds me.

                It’s calming to see nature

                in its natural environment,

and it’s interesting to see

the world through these eyes,

                                               because these eyes aren’t anything like yours.

Though I do often wonder

What it is that your eyes see

As they hold my gaze

And stare back into me.