A Plain Wooden Crate
A plain wooden crate
built of 4 X 8 plywood
standing upright and new
there in plain view
on the edge of a pasture
brought thru fence or a gate
creating a surprising
change in landscape
can one simply observe it
and allow it to be
or as a curious child
want to know what we see
noticing it’s enclosed
and there’s no one around
there is stillness, no movement
not even a sound
and a smile then appears
as we realize what is found
for the crate may be empty
simply empty
and our wonders abound
gagi 04/20/14