Equinox

Equinox 

 

It’s as if an invisible snow

has fallen, and the streets

become quiet and cautious.

 

Even with virus, in sunshine

the air seems clear –

less gases, particulates –

every breath we take

so much more precious.

 

We are the same under one sun

as setting, it catches

the tops of flowers, leaves

traces of gold on panelled wood.

 

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The evenings peel back the sky

as if they may not stop –

all we will know is daylight

no longer drowned by night.

 

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April

 

Because it is life

Because we have broken dreams

Because for now, we have life

Because there is love

Because it is

Because

 

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It is only when we breathe…

Somewhere in this there is hope –
in the absence of planes
we are in the clean sky
listening for new beginnings
whispers of safe futures

 

 

© Steve Walter