Friday, April 7, 2017

April 7: Current events

green river rising
ducks have flown to the lake
don't turn on the news

Thursday, April 6, 2017

April 6: Sighting

From the shower
my husband watches an otter
cross our backyard.

Wednesday, April 5, 2017

April 5: Emergence

Pulling the blind
on a skunk sniffing
the still-frozen lawn.

Tuesday, April 4, 2017

April 4: Spring afternoon

Afternoon ennui.
The rain turns back
to snow.

Monday, April 3, 2017

April 3: Liminal season

That time of year--
green tips of emerging chives
visible under ice.

Sunday, April 2, 2017

April 2: On the bus

Long bus ride home--
picking out stars
from streetlights.
 

Saturday, April 1, 2017

April 1: April Fool's Day

April Fool's Day.
Water moccasin in the canal
scares her inside.