Philosopher

You are reticent —
come out break
the shards,
we'll host a party
and then we'll discuss
philosophy, Kant and
all, and let you go back
to your little home of snappy
pines. Furry, purring you'll
smell the trees and write
something about it
for us. Maybe a poem?
whose words will be scripted
in hearts, yours and mine
for little children to read.
And, your grandchildren
to sniff, smell...