redwood grove
their arguing
hushed

storm clouds
water darkens
around the tea bag

peak hour traffic
beneath the harbour bridge
a humpback slaps its tail

her latest worry . . .
a raven lands
on the one bare limb

new boy in town
throwing snowballs
at his own snowman

moonless night —
I read your letter
by heart

drifting leaves
the slow arc
of a wrecking ball

dappled sunlight —
waiting to hear
you’re safely home

icy mortuary steps —
linen or muslin
for her shroud?

third blizzard —
the untuned piano’s
middle C