Diameter
The sun Invites
cicadas to Watch
the dust from desert storms Fall
rain to Drizzle Drizzle
summers mud to Craze
mirror bush leaves to Turn
morning dew to Scatter
light to Fall Soft Soft until
the Slow Setting sun Leads
the moon and the barn owl to Call Sleep
the dreams of children Questions
Blown across Shadows of sand
and foxes Whispering Why?
the bamboo Grows So.
cicadas to Watch
the dust from desert storms Fall
rain to Drizzle Drizzle
summers mud to Craze
mirror bush leaves to Turn
morning dew to Scatter
light to Fall Soft Soft until
the Slow Setting sun Leads
the moon and the barn owl to Call Sleep
the dreams of children Questions
Blown across Shadows of sand
and foxes Whispering Why?
the bamboo Grows So.
This poem is copyright (©) Sarah J. Perillo 2026
About the Writer
Sarah J. Perillo
Sarah teaches poetry to children in schools and loves helping young people discover the joy and power of language. She believes that creativity is central to being happy, resilient, and learning. If Sarah were on a desert island, she would take a poetry anthology with her!
