Ken Wagner

10-14-23

Heavy snow
Light from behind
the frosted window

Winter is near
Ice covers your
chrysanthemums

A squirrel stops midway
up the willow tree
We say our goodbyes

Bird’s nest
The wheel well
of a travel trailer

Raindrops hiss
Metal roof
in the hot sun

Collections
Piled leaves cover
discarded books

Your gaze
The space
before inhalation

Your gaze
The space
between breath

The night we said
goodbye
Frozen sea spray

Flickering lights
Two boys in the woods
with flashlights

Strawberries and cream
for breakfast
Crime scene