sun creeps
above the horizon
rooster crows awakening
bad feminist
chicken chatter
continued gossip of
previous day’s banter
stirs the world
to stretch and rise
scratch beyond
the surface of
barnyard status quo

©Heather Carr-Rowe

I am a tree lover living on the prairies. My poetry is often inspired by my passion for nature, the environment and current affairs. You can read more of my writing at my blog – Sgeoil