The Joy of Flora and Fauna Watching

That autumn morning,

after breakfast,

me and little son

set out to do what we love most,

neighborhood walks.

We followed the dirt trail

and sat under a sycamore

to survey our stunning vista.

There was so much

to grab attention,

cheer, amuse, inspire.

The boy at 3 is ready

to imbibe ocean of knowledge,

and he is fond of biology

just like the mother.

We saw tumbleweed on the clay hills.

I told him it’s invasive

and iconic of the Southwest,

soon gusty wind will blow,

and they will roll on the streets.

And as if to reward us more,

a roadrunner appeared,

it lingered

as it looked for lizards.

Watching flora and fauna

in the natural habitat,

in own neighborhood,

feels like heaven.

We came back home,

with the enriching experience,

elated, and wondered,

what we will see next.