Passing

hesitant...the night
reluctant...dusk takes a pause
at the sun's demise

(composed 09/20/25)

Morning Watch

resting now awhile
amid dawn ushered shadows
dark disappearing

(composed 09/22/25)

Out West

terrible winds and
a wonderful emptiness
that is my country

(composed 09/22/25 with thanks to Georgia O'Keeffe)