Perennial Protectors

Elephantine trunks
in ranks of tens
guard our yard

majestic
fixed presences
in silent vigil

sentient, too
I sense
their watchfulness

selfless beings
without need
for gratitude. 

Common Pacifier

Ubiquitous
magnetizing
for all ages

eyes attached
minds captured
by mostly folly

music, photos
games, gossip
vapid videos

isolating
hypnotizing
screen addiction.

Clingy Friends

Clingingly fixed
oak and bedrock

ancient outcrop
with lucky acorn

eons-old granite
tree trunk atop

one eroding
other growing

thickening roots
embracing stays

supportive friends
in close comfort.