scenes from my walks – Carl Setzer: Word Shaper

Raindrops on leaves

caught in a rain squall
wet clothes press upon my skin
still I look closely

an autumnal stroll 
fir boughs caressing the sky 
between the rain squalls

underneath the trees
sunlight and clouds dance above
feet upon the earth

next to the sidewalk
what strange story exists here?
today’s mystery

cool air descending
the breeze moving gracefully
cherry blossoms dance

on the edge of night
I’m walking beneath the wind
a gentle rain falls

surprised by sunlight
after so much morning rain
this lightness of being

a break in the day

with rain no longer falling

I fit in a walk

walking in sunlight
onwards towards dusk and nightfall
the echo of dreams

upon the path

moments of life in motion

through winter air