evening star —
fold upon fold
the quiet blue hills

day at the zoo —
the elephant’s shadow
in a small place

sunshine on the canal
an old nun stops
to empty her shoes

outdoor café
the dog takes interest
in my interest

cool dusk
the tide finds
the sandcastle

early summer
the children’s list
of what they’ll bring

dry season —
rock paintings
by a vanished people

August afternoon —
behind the poetry books
a dry apple core

new paperback —
the sun sets
without me

bright stars
campfire coffee
full of grounds