this same robin
has visited every day
for the past week
watching as I work
curiosity
fearlessness
bringing him closer
and closer
enough for me to identify
the glowing colour
of his breast
the ruffled feathers
of his crown
and his gentle
inquisitive conversation
as he inspects
the freshly turned soil
i respond
to his chatter
knowing but
not caring
that neither
understands the other;
there is something
in his presence
that outweighs
the need
for answers