Leo surveys the garden, his domain if you will
Enjoying the shady leaf
Cool, calm and still
He allows himself only a brief rest
Before continuing his task
Of keeping my garden free of unwanted pests
The squashbugs fear his attack, the aphids tremble in his glare
No invader is ever safe
From being Leo’s dinner fare
I wonder of his thoughts, behind his unblinking eyes
Does he function on instinct alone
Or could he be very wise
I first saw him in the spring
The garden fresh and new
Where will he go now, what will winter bring
I wish he could sleep through the winter season
Like a bear, cozy and warm
I fear for Leo, I worry about him freezing
I have come to think of him as a friend
Of his future I have no control
I only hope to see him again