At first, it had an odd, curious stare.
So I stared at it back, with the same odd, curious stare.
Then it smiled, and hopped around,
pouncing lightheartedly here and there.
I pulled a funny face, and it giggled.
It pulled a funny face, and I laughed.
Perhaps, the world was not too dark, after all.
Perhaps it’s okay to enjoy the peace sometimes.
3.5.2025
Ralph with Coffee 