Creek-Side Bedding

There is a stream

cushioned in textures

soft and floral

lush and protected

an entry to the bank

barriered by growth

access given to those

who traverse within

reclamation

in synchronized seduction

atomic abstraction

and amicably in adoration.

Creek-side bedding

tall and textured

layered vertically upright

until weighted down

in tandem

Toppled by wind

or water?

Simply exhausted by the upward stretch

an extension beyond capacity

a surrender upon touching the ground.

Soft steps

covered in hard landings

and a glitch just quick enough

to skip and jump in your direction