misty grey owls
in a downy sky
sharp talons of
stabbing rain
outstretched

bare feet bruised
cold wet puddles
caked hair thicket
icy rivulets streaking
blue knees trudging…

fortitude, oh traveller
put bloody feet forward
stay the course!

unquenchable bank
nature’s interest payable
in compounding quantums

clouds break

scattering
baubs of light
intensity clarity
sharn flicked colours

droplets
crystal green
bright bright red
double bass blue

deep clear
untroubled skies

hot orb glowing

wet stripped
sun steamed
bare skin glowing
in ecstatic longings

steadfast strong
warmth light
growth bright

coupons paid
on the bonds
of life