Diamonds on the Lawn

DIAMONDS ON THE LAWN
Dew lingers long
In the Autumn sun
Diamonds still sparkle
At noon on the lawn

I sit with my book
Distracted
Delighted
By magnified droplets
Peeking out of the grass
Like brilliant eyes of some hidden insect
Or the flicker of jewels dancing on blades

Bright sun in October
Drew me out of the shade
To warm from crisp breezes

Then offered the magic
Of gems tossed profusely
All over the yard.

                                    -JoMae