Garden Buffet

She diligently gathers, inviting siblings to the feast,

a bowl of snails, flower petals, shells and bark;

Practicing her culinary skills, she stirs with nature's spoon.

There's pride in her offering and they kindly comply by

pretending to gobble up every last crunchy bite.

A satisfied smile crosses her smudgy mouth and

she wipes grimy, dirt-caked hands on her dress.