Seattle – Carl Setzer: Word Shaper

February 3, 2026

waiting for dawn
eastern hills remain dark 
rattling raindrops

the wind’s aggression
flinging branches to the earth
this winter’s darkness

the bumblebee lives
underneath the same sunlight
as the hummingbird

cloudy morn
chatter from the crows
collaboration

memories of dusk
treetops hidden by the night 
silent memories

a moment of rain
then the sun bursts forth
what does the future hold?

sunlight descending 
brightening western mountains 
quiet witnesses

streetlight’s reflection
ripples across the puddles
windchime’s gently tones

a few hints of snow
guarded by the bitter cold
graced by the starlight

the morning snowfall
soon to be trampled by life
fading in the sun

The past few mornings have featured snow. Usually it’s melted by early afternoon. I’m grateful that it’s not become a giant ball of ice overnight.