A Day in the Park

Soft solar rays hit the duvet, bringing light to stillness.

They bat their eyes, nestled in-between cats 

named after fruit. A stretch met with a shuddered shake 

was enough to lift the day. 

They get in the car once the London fog touches their lips

my waffle-knit sleeves brushing against their arms.

Windows down to capture the freeing feeling,

passing a dog smiling out the window

a lady picking a dainty flower off the side of the street.

The warm sight of the old couple

strolling at their own pace, 

a parent laughing at their baby

mimicking the hopping bird

Nearby, a duck dunks its head underwater,

we take note from our spot. 

The highlighted ripples moving through green leaves

fanned in front of a blue sky. 

A big dog running around the grass

while a small dog sits, sniffing in the air. The sun hitting,

bringing their eyes to a squint, barely able to see.

Breathing in the aroma of the freshly trimmed grass

hearing the subtle sounds of conversation.

Enormous trees shade a resting spot for the family below. 

Tying pieces of grass into knots,

they look up for a gentle kiss, 

and with every blink of an eye 

These moments will always be here.

Ryleigh Trimble — April 24th, 2022