Shadow

a field of shadows-
the bargains made with myself
so swiftly broken
–
a full flower moon-
silver shadowed
daffodils

long evening shadows-
the sun half hidden behind
a stand of live oaks
–
sleepless-
my mind puts flesh
on the shadows

dealing with the grief
of saying goodbye to you
for the final time
–
rest
at last
in peace

The crook of my arm
Cradling ebony silk
Purring in my ear