stillness

taking a few hours here

marking stillness.

robins greet the morning

as do i

and i take a day away

time to regather my wits

my worries

my responsibilities and

my love.

 there have been some challenges

as i count down the days 

teaching special eduction

in a local school.

 sometimes i feel a little suspended

tangled

formed by hands

and 

 always fiber

 the lilacs are beginning to leaf out

 and a flicker came to the new place

giving me a show

as he explored the eating

 just outside the front wndow.

 what a beautiful bird

one i've only seen as it flickers by

or leaves yellow and spotted feathers 

as gifts i accept.

 there are a pair!

spring.

hope.

oh, and more to the point.

sex.

 everytime i return home

 whitetail are behind the yard

 in front of the barn.

these are for my children

this little flock.

my old house 

needs a new young family.

so i can take

myself over to the new place

and begin learning to live

in a wilderness place.

(there, i didn't mention

politics.)