Greater than me
More rightly placed
Than me
At ease with planet
Ground
Soil
Rhythms of nature
Chick
Bantam, Redcap, Silkie
Clucky lady
Beautiful Hen
A friend
Endearing
Individual
Not battery made
Nor faceless creature
I have come to know you
You, have grown to trust me
And –
I try to be worthy of it
You, little one, are better than me
Art © J.H. Dickinson
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