*Small Stone, January 6, 2012 …written as the flock alit, ate, then left

Two dozen warblers
Groups of five, seven and twelve
Taking flight at once

 

gloss applied over even deep decay
convinces lookers-on that all is well

but not treated and removed,
putrefaction mounts assault

gnawing-gnashing inner structures
down-away.

heart consumed from the core
no support for the sheen

shining gloss slips aside
false-front slides.

Exposing rot, corrosion,
deep inside
gloss applied

over rotting deep decay.

 

downward spirals drive adjustment
forcing self to tighter space
view compresses, introverts
remarkably slowing pace
for clearer vision

 
Small Stone, January 5, 2012

Pondering the aftermath
Securely
Wrapped in
Familiar blanket, warm and red
The comfy~cozy nature of the thing
Textured, worn and soft
Soothes the soul of apprehension
Balms incision, post release

 
Small Stone, January 4, 2012

Hiking through morning desert
Clearly, struggle went down
Did two bucks vie
Or did one die
After encountering local mountain lion?

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