Laden

Each nature study is an offering. It is the opportunity to share

my interpretation of nature’s intimations--that there is an infinite

existence beyond this finite presence. 

Laden

Above, in laden banks

of grey-grit clouds

October rushes in.

Below, the colors--faded

are spewed and scattered

like a summer quilt

frayed and ragged

in the wake.

The urge to gather,

piece together and repair

from memory

gives way to

other thoughts

of white and silent spaces

to rest--reluctantly

and meet another season.