Tracks
walking in the tide
my temporary footprints
too soon forgotten
–
gentle flurries-
fresh tracks lead
to the birdbath
Category Archives: Summer
Lines
night in the forest
an passing train rumbling
off in the distance
–
distant music-
blackbirds perched
on power lines
Need
lashed tight to the mast-
tempted by the siren song
of just one more drink
–
steaming pavement-
distant sirens bay
at the full moon
Promise
strangers on a bus
the empty seat next to you
very enticing
–
barefoot in the grass-
your hair falling
across my shoulder
Waves
a pair of otters
dozing in the sun floating
far out in the bay
–
bleached driftwood-
iridescent sand
on the ebb tide
Heat
living night to night
afraid of my own shadow
lest I feel the sun
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crying gulls-
a distant sandbar
bakes in the sun
Lovers
the scent of your hair
lingering on my pillow
greets me when I wake
–
freshly cut grass-
dandelion seeds
caught in your hair
Repose
on a raven lake
the moon lies sleeping under
a blanket of stars
–
soft lapping-
the moon unwound
beside me
Rain
becoming August
fevered skin, heat lightning, and
the promise of rain
–
an azure pond-
fish break the surface
amid the evening rain
Marriage
falling off my bike
I become one with the earth
for just a moment
–
june twilight-
our vows float away
on paper lanterns