tides

Stillness returns –

the moon rises.

Moist air laces with night sounds

as nature slips into

the currents of sleep.

firefly

summers heat wanes

sapphire blue on velvet sky

bare feet in deep grass

respite

moist air of summer

wings grown weary from travels

rest among cool greens

contradictions

sharp edges, smooth blue

golden leaves against

complementary hue

velvet

night brushes

soft strokes among the flowers –

their faces to the moon

stilled

Lengthening shadows

pair with sheltering branches –

the hush of a hawk.

evening

Swaying in the breeze,

translucent petals, backlit

fired to radiance.

the way

Follow cloud reflections

around the curve to overarching trees…

and on back to where herons fly,

ranging bright in a cobalt sky.

bursting

Strong

and tall, the flower

named for the sun

shines, its bright

head pregnant

with seed.

night light

A cool, single bulb

picks out patterns

on the sliding door,

exposes dark

edges of potholes

in the dim alley, easing

the way home.