Ken Wagner

10-27-23

The shepherd sleeps
under a night sky
His border collie stirs

Cold presses
dull on my fingers
Morning light

Fall breeze
By your side
at first light

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