Listen

Rain.
Split a hundred heavens,
heedless and headlong.
Run to the one river you know;
g
ather the pocket-sized stones.

In case.

Or, circle the wagons;
shoulder
your weapons.

But, look: Defense is an act of war, too.
And the enemy is never where you think.

Or who.

You have misconstrued everything.
Everything.

Still, be kind.
Some soft and silken forever
whispers in a dream
you can’t remember.
Listen.

autumn

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9 comments

  1. slukwago · · Reply

    Rain
    It’s been quite a while
    Almost didn’t know (forgot?)
    Quite what that sound was
    Until I smelled it

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    1. The season is nearly upon us!

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  2. That was like listening to the rain in waves and intermittent recesses.

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    1. I’m glad. Thank you for reading and remarking.

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  3. it’s up so loud
    can hear it
    blasting out
    your earbuds 🙂

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    1. Thanks for listening, sweet David.

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  4. I’m listening, Cate. I’m listening!

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    1. Thanks, Bob. Always glad to have your gifted ears.

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