Contented cow, quiet In the greening pasture grassLounges under a shade treeUnconcerned with milk bottles,Butter, or beef steaks. Green grass and summer Are here and now.

In the pastureLittle girls with bright faces andOutstretched arms, skirts spinning like pinwheels,Run and playIn sunlight and breeze.

Splash of sunlight On white and greenAn artist's afternoon dream.With sleepy eyes, sleepy mind,Contemplating flowers like starsOf heaven in number,Like children of Abraham,Like grains of sand,Waves of grass Lapping, lapping GentlyOn the meadow's shore.