They’re, Their

Middle of the night,
alerted to misusage–
horror at error!

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n.b. As it happens, I had used the correct one. Phew!

Field Mouse of Dreams

Middle of the night,
Rodent’s stirring awakens–
My insomnia.

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Bruised

reliving childhood
on a brand new bicycle–
’til the narrow gate

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Late August

Dappled sunlight makes
even the ugliest birds
look just beautiful.

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Coffee, Tea, or …

As you fall asleep,
do you think of that first deep
draught of hot liquid?

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