Seasonably Cold

I know now it was joy brought the birds and
Not you

I know it's coincidence there are no birds
Here now

Despite the fact that it's zero degrees and
Harsh conditions

I put the bowl of the broken bird bath beside the grave of
Your dog

I added corn, seeds and peanuts to it this morning and
Squirrels came

I like to think of your dog chasing them without malice and
You smiling