Eagerness
Clouds fill the sky
returning the world
to the familiar hues
of blue, gray and green
and lips spread
into a wide smile
as rainfall approaches
eager to return
cold and wet
to a land tired
of being baked
under the sun
Frustrated
cling a little tighter
as stem withers
and decay
takes hold
and you try
to still hold on
when the branch
seeks to set
you free
and still you cling
grip tightening
knuckles white
unwilling
to break free
and fly
Wrung Out
when back spasms
so close to quitting
and legs wobble
with weakness
of pressure on nerves
that shouldn’t
be pressed
the time comes
to make the choice
to sit down
or fall down
for the body
won’t break
but it will reach
a point
where it will simply
quit
Relief
leaves whisper
in excitement
as autumn slips
through the fingers
of summer’s grip
like sand
and color pops
from branches
until leaves
are released
to flutter away
finally free
Aching
curled close
my face
nuzzles into
matted fur
as I coil around
the weighed body
in a hue
of autumn leaves
and swallow
back tears
as I struggle
with overwhelm
and the
lingering ache
of missing you
Mellow
lets sit
and watch
the eagles
circle
as they seek
their supper
and we share
the bottle
between us
as we wait
for the sun
to set.
