Did the old ones know
their polished copper
held The Trickster? 

now he is everywhere
metal plastic glass
still water 

even underside
of visor
in my Toyota Corolla 

where a glance is worth
at least a chuckle 

the joke is on us
it always was

Don Robbins, born and educated mostly in Maine, is a retired high school English teacher living in Sidney. He writes regularly for the Hallowell Record and shares his love of nature with children and adults through volunteer storytelling in schools, libraries, and small local gatherings.