Early

autumn mornings spent
polishing the temple bells
as the sun rises

robins-
footprints in
the morning dew

Confusion

worn and creaky stairs-
cobwebs draped in the corners
of her addled mind

rising fog-
a futile search
for clarity

Rhythm

flags snap in the wind-
lines of waves begin to break
over silver sands

snoring-
warm breath
on my neck

Sculpted

inhaling my breath-
fresh clay from the river banks
shaped in my image

amber leaves-
a broken vessel
returned to the earth

Star

how can one be blind
to the light that shines within
your beautiful soul

orion-
etching of
the evening sky

Sunrise

low, the morning moon
full behind the breaking clouds
glowing in the sun

pumpkins on the vine-
the eastern sky
full of promise

Caution

brake light in the fog
dozens of burning red eyes
peering through the mist

clearing haze-
wet leaves on
dangerous curves

Silence

deafening silence-
either speak out or admit
your complicity

becalmed-
the sea reclaims
what’s rightly hers

Split

standing divided
sunlight shining on my face
my feet in shadow

peeks of sun-
our stately elm
torn asunder

Trust

full of suspicions-
in our bed looking at you
lying beside me

crevasse-
a broken trust
far from healing