The White Stuff

You’re a soft blanket

On a sunny day, but when

The wind’s behind you,

You’re viciously cold—you’re a

Nasty old slap in the face!

Skat@2021

Shadorma #53

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October,
we expect fallen
leaves, winds blown,
not this hot
day of raging thunder in
a tropical storm.

skat@2019

Letting Go

Windy winter day:
Oak relinquished brittle leaves—
I mistook for birds

skat©2019

Shadorma #20

353375

Mesmerized,
by blowing leaves, my
cat sits at
the window.
His head traces rise and fall,
every muscle tensed.

skat@2017

Against The Wind

Oak’s crisp brown leaves cling,
gathering all their might to
hang on until Spring.

skat@2017