" A Hammock"

"A hammock" would be nice
here in the woods
in the shade
away from the hot Texas
Summer sun
for lazy afternoons
when cloud watching reigns.
"A hammock"
would give me
an added place
to watch the baby
feral cats born this Spring
to Lucky and Bobtail
the heads of the colony
who will all be
traped, neutered and released.
What kind of hammock
should I get?
What color?
The hooks are
already in the trees
left behind by the folks
who use to live here.
They hold their own story
of past times here.
I work too much anyway.
I need a place to rest.
OK a hammock it is
but wait.
Little did I know
the hammock of my future
was taking shape.
A trip to Joes
my neighbor
to see his beautiful
new stone patio
proved fruitful for me.
As I was admiring
the beautiful stonework
of his patio
he walked over
and much to my surprise
handed me a package.
Low and behold
you will never guess what
it was.
"A Hammock"
which in now
gracing the presence
of the two hooks
on the trees in my yard.
It is white
with yellow and red ropes
to hold it.
Joe came over
to make the knots
to be sure it was secure.
He is a good friend
I am lucky to have.
Ask and you shall receive
a thoughtful neighbor
and "A hammock"