The shivering hay
in that winter field
made the air crackle
like a rain stick,
like it used to
when my grandpaw
slid the sound storm
between his hands.
I twirled it too
and felt the sparks
through the gray wood,
through the cold hay
in the bright echo
of early winter.
Caddo Veil
Wow, this is fabulous–you’re very talented. Good to see you back–Merry Christmas to you and the family–love, Caddo
jacsprat
Thanks! It’s good to be back! I had a really stressful semester, but now I’m on Christmas break. 🙂 ‘Tis the season for poetry blogging!!
Hope you’re enjoying the countdown to Christmas!
Caddo Veil
Thoroughly! Trying to squeeze the JOY from Every Minute!!!