caught out in open
nothing to shield us from brunt
nature’s raw power
nothing to do but turn back
let storm gusts carry us home
Category: tanka
2017.02.15: rain blinded
headlights reflecting
sheen on road surface obscures
lines dividing lanes
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come rain: wash away our skins
make all of us color blind
2017.02.09: demarcation
between light and shadow
the roan mare’s mane turns golden
sun pours over fence
walls can not stop nature’s course
but harden hearts on both sides
2017.02.04: comforts
sleeping without heat
all bundled under blankets
fetal position
grateful to be reminded
of gifts taken for granted
2017.01.13: climate
50 degrees drop
in temperature – 180
turn in politics
who will be left in the cold?
who will be gnashing their teeth?
Longing For Water 