punch the clock

i've

never heard a bird

complain

about the wind,

or rain, 

the lack of worms

in the hard

ground, or

a turtle

coming out of the stream

murmuring

about the water

being too cold.

i've never

heard a red fox

gripe

about the weather,

or that he's

hungry and tired

of hunting the rabbit

or mole.

they just get up

and get it done.