earth

the chill cuts right through
papery thin onion skin.
north wind blowing hard.

doddering summer
stumbling towards winter’s charms.
wolf in sheep’s clothing.

the red beak eats seeds.
red tail balancing body.
eagle eyes watchful.

hugged firm by wet heat.
wrestling last days of summer.
i’ll not let thee go.

splattered tomato.
brown seed spilled like waterfalls.
fruit by different name.

red man on green trees
eating all the yellow things.
nature red and green.