Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Hungry Caterpillar

I know he's in there somewhere
sleeping in the shade
hiding from the summer heat
on long, hot sunny days

And as the sun dips slowly
rays bending out of sight
he stretches out his body
ready for a night

Of munching beauteous basil
crunching tasty thyme
chewing perky parsley
and chomping on my chives

A four-course herby dinner
a feast of salad greens
fills up his caterpillar tummy
fueling daytime dreams