Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Uptick in Temps

From this northern icebox I look back now and think why was I complaining about warmer autumns?


Uptick in Temps


Trailing the fall equinox

into the forest, a string

of runaway highs (like sparks

chasing an accelerant) blazes

both the bears (drooping

in black furs) and the funky

smelling hunters (dripping

in flannel shirts) aiming for game.



Marilyn Aschoff Mellor

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