four a.m. wake up
a gathering of barred owls
who really cares who
2021.09.17: let it shine

even a small light
can be seen from some distance
when all else is dark
2021.09.16: slipping away
absence of birdsongs
darkness encroaching on walks
summer goes quietly
2021.09.15: acknowledged

rooftop encounter
not sure anything transpired
just – hey I see you
2021.09.14: last call

rising crescendo
the choir of cicadas sings
ode to late summer