The Pause

A dry moment
between raindrops
as dark clouds
lighten
just enough
to show
it really isn’t dusk
after all
and pitter patter
is replaced
by the quiet lap
of water
against pilings
as seagulls sing.

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As Time Passes

First comes
the little wrinkles
then a couple
of age spots.
Soon discoloration
starts to set in
and the dry skin
gives way
to deeper creases.
Why in nature
is aging so
breathtaking
and yet in humans
it is considered
a flaw?

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Autumn Sands

Misty mornings
filled with fog
and low clouds
that blend
together
as they slip
through the trees
muffling the world
while filtering
among leaves
and branches
like sand sliding
through fingers.

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The Visitor

Delicate
and tiny
beautiful
and strong,
complex bits
that come
together
to create
a life
so different
from my own.

I’ve always found it fascinating how tiny creatures like birds and mice are so very complex in their bodies.  How so much complexity can be contained in something so very delicate and small is amazing to me.

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Chemistry

When
the lick of flame
touches
the skin
and the world
sparks
with fire’s glow
it’s only you
I think of
reaching for.

Light my fire.

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Well Loved

A splash
of color
looks chaotic
but look
a little closer
So many
little details
every bit a
loving touch
layered upon
loving touches
to create
something
unique.

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