Poem 1925

My loud sigh
the cat’s stare turns
from the yard bird.

Poem 1909

Sea snake
the moon follows its slither
along the beach.

Poem 1893

Hot showered
the shampoo fog
dissolving her.

Poem 1877

Reading Wordsworth
the whole back yard
in autumn leaves.

Poem 1861

Hallway wind
a sudden slap
from father’s portrait.

Poem 1845

Rain-soaked mail
Laurel selects the one
hand written.

Poem 1829

Wild winds
my mind measuring
the loss of sleep.

Poem 1813

Sunday afternoon
the purr of her kitten
in the dancing girl’s arms.

Poem 1797

Tugging more sea
at the end of its chain
the pleasure yacht.

Poem 1781

Autumn evening
ironing father’s only suit
I try on his warm coat.