Small Encounters

In the crevice of two rocks,

Water splashing all around.

Underneath the waterfall,

This is how he was found.

I barely see him.

Kneeling down to get closer,

While he just sat and stared.

As my hand was reaching out,

No scurrying off.

He wasn't scared!

So I picked him up.

A little squirming,

Slightly twisting turning.

Until he was laying in my palm.

Then he just hung out,

Super calm.

Slowly moving at first,

I think I warmed him up.

Starting to move faster,

Up the arm he crawled.

I was with two friends,

They each took their turn.

Saying hello with admiration.

I don't think he minded,

When we took a few pictures.

He offered no retaliation.

It was time to keep going,

For our adventure wasn't done.

Back on the ground i put him.

He slowly moved off,

Back to the rocks.

He didn't run.

As I think of this encounter.

I remember a small creature,

And a friend.

Bright orange on the bottom,

Beautiful, end to end.