Deer lay in fields of grass
Bird tucks a beak under wing
Cat sleeps on the porch
while Dog lays dreaming
of hunting them.
For a moment all rest
a few hours eyes are closed
enjoying slumber of the mind
Poetry: Rest
Published by Shannon Laws
Shannon Laws is a poet, producer, and advocate for the arts. She is the recipient of the Village Books Literary Citizenship Award, two Mayor’s Arts Awards, and the “Dr. Asha Bhargava Memorial Award — Community Champion” from the Writers International Network in British Columbia. Shannon is the author of four poetry books and one poetry album. Since 2022, she has published Corridor, a free monthly poetry zine. She lives in Bellingham, Washington, near the Salish Sea. View more posts
