Seattle – Page 4 – Carl Setzer: Word Shaper

Darkness

rippling puddles 
flickering in the streetlight 
a break in the rain

gazing at the dusk
light dances upon the clouds 
awaiting night's grace

as dusk approaches
changing leaves upon the breeze
sunlight turns to rain

autumn's new vigor
as Seattle's rains return
bring much relief

summer receding 
longing for this smokey haze
to fade in the rain

as the petals fall
upon the reddening leaves
life returns earthwards

through the autumn smoke 
memories of cool fall air 
and longing for rain

an afternoon pause
in sunlight along the shore
the joy of flowers

sunlight and the clouds
graceful movement through the sky
autumnal graces

sunlight has faded
roses bloom in the darkness 
remnants of summer