sunny early, already
warm
take your time.
driving out in the country
you know the way from past years
they give you a basket to fill
ladders are out there
old farm dog barkless, has seen it all before
select your first tree
point out good bunches
start picking your own
going up, reaching
farther, higher
eat plenty-many, that won't make it to pie
fluffy cat may follow a while
to see if you're good for a few strokes
and maybe some roll-over belly pats
no bugs, no buzzin' bees
pack out what you pay for
they weigh it up at the end
a summer day in the country
