Water
heavy water jugs-
her small bare feet unwashed and
calloused from the road
–
the rivers edge-
awaiting her turn
in the water
Category Archives: Summer
Thirst
palm leaves shade the sand-
reclining in a chaise lounge
drinking in the sun
–
salt air-
margaritas
whet my dreams
Abuse
waiting for the bus
she seeks shelter from the rain
and years of abuse
–
a sudden squall-
the sky bruised
and blackened
Murder
on the village green
the shadows of injustice
hang from an oak tree
–
greasy smoke-
torches light
a darkened path
Passage
simple linen shrouds-
worn at a time when we are
all truly equal
–
graveside-
the hollow echo
of falling earth
Atonement
alone with my sins-
I pray for atonement and
for the strength to change
–
overcast-
rain runs down
stained glass
Hair
blonde and auburn leaves
kissed by the first touch of fall
decorate my lawn
–
home from work-
she tosses her hair
on the bed
Island
at work dreaming of
a caribbean romance
before summer ends
–
a dockside bar
rum runners and
buffet tunes
Shore
a horseshoe crab shell
empty in the shadow of
an upturned rowboat
–
moonlit surf-
the lifeguard tower
stands empty
Distance
feeling out of place
out of time and out of mind
without you with me
–
unfamiliar stars-
in hotel sheets
missing you