Sunday Snapshot

I’m learning to play ukulele
In furry slippers
Seated on the front steps of our home.

The dog is a step down
Stretch out and napping in the sun.
His ears jut back when I hit a chord wrong.

In pots beside me are the herbs we planted
Basil, cilantro, lavender and thyme
Adding their ambrosial perfume to the tune.

The protective, surrounding trees listen
Tall and swaying
Lush from the rainstorm

And my soul is fed.