April 2019

Peepers

April 25, 2019by DyAnne Korda

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Lupin takes a fast, unexpected right deeper into the woods.

Just beyond the cluster of cedar ahead, a deafening chorus.

Melodies bouncing, ringing in every direction. Tiny creatures

hiding in a sun-filled marsh that is stuffed with remnants

of last summer’s cattail reeds stiffly poking through mounds

of melting snow.

Peepers. How many?

We stand as close as we can without putting our toes

in glistening water cupped in cool mud. As Lupin listens,

a smile seems to appear on her sled dog lips.