For Mom and Dad with love and gratitude J D To my mom who’s not a great fan of change W L
Camilla gazed at all the shades of green that came with spring I love the change of seasons Parsley jumped over a Johnny Up Jump Everything is new The stillness of winter had given way to birdsong and humming bees And the sound of falling trees KAA WHOMP And the sound of falling trees
Near the creek two small furry animals huddled around a tree What are they Parsley whispered
Camilla caught sight of their tails I know what they are I saw one in a book They’re beavers and they’re up to no good
