steps falling faster
one upon the other
create the heartbeat
thunder heard only
within your head
constant rhythm of
pulsing expectation
forces back tears
that long for peace
among perpetual
chaos exploding
stars of another dream

disturbing

how difficult

to wait for

resolution

when

so much

hangs

in the air.

the scent
of black cherry
bark
wet with rain
the glow of
spring
in the
breeze
hints
of
summer’s
love,
stone wall
leaning
spare
change
in my
pocket
walking our
little
woods.