raking leaves
breeze on my cheek
laughter in my eyes

autumn memories
dancing
among the flames

autumn memories
dancing
among the flames

Another day
alone without
her anymore

on the third branch
a green grasshopper . . .
sings

I hoped for new grass
instead:
I watched the birds have their lunch

vacant men’s room
marveling at the spacious interior
of the handicapped stall

the light of dawn
brings
new wings

underneath the world
chillin
just . . . chillin

raking leaves
breeze on my cheek
laughter in my eyes

kindergarten open house:
crayon leaf prints
on construction paper

his old work shirt
hung up for display
on the scarecrow