The New Flu

Nikki has COVID
not as fearsome as before
still feels like dying

(composed 06/12/25)

Whiling Away

middle of the day
beneath leaves slightly swaying
squirrels foraging

(composed 06/13/25)

Wishful Thinking 

ideas of love
would be better were they real 
not the stuff of dreams

(composed 06/18/25)