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| by Bill Slavin |
The difference between yesterday and today.
At last.
Rain splashes on the sidewalk.
Rain opens windows.
Rain-damp air brings
a deep breath
to clear smoke from a body stiff
from avoiding the murky, low-hanging sky.
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| by Bill Slavin |
At least.
The rain is soft.
Not the gully-washer
that could bring mud slides
down on fire-scorched earth.
At least.
The rain sinks into the parched soil,
and reaches for starved roots.
Giving hope.
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| by Bill Slavin |
At last.
The fires cease.
Full autumn arrives
with brilliant leaves drifting from trees,
curling in gutters and across lawns,
bringing chilly shade in the morning.
The difference between yesterday and today.
Poignant distinctions...hopeful.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Yes 'full autumn' has arrived, thank goodness.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Chandra,I appreciate your thoughts about this post. Cheers!
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