Saturday, February 12, 2011

6 of 52: Bonfire

The deep crackle of dried wood
set alight on a crisp,
apple cider and sweater day--
it is the heartbeat,
chasing you through cornfield mazes,
glimpses of your cold blue eyes
and dark hair stolen through
yellow paper stalks.
We catch each other and fall,
rolling through straw and changing leaves
as we tumble,
fabric in the spinning drum of Autumn.

Sunday, February 06, 2011

5 of 52: Sunday Haiku

simple Sunday bright
coffee with cream and sugar
well warmed wooden floors

little cat dozes
sleepy sighs, snuggled nearby
keeping so cozy

wind blows, cars drive by
rhythm of the day begins
outside our window

time trickles slowly
to dishwasher lullabys
and we are at peace.