rain on green leaves: shhh
when everyone is sleeping
quiet coffee calm

gray evening air
a scattering of red leaves
blows across the lawn

small arms reach for me
the trick's to always be there
even in my sleep

four dim window panes
sky is unattainable
but the fly still tries

somehow, summer goes:
slow days that fly away
on dragonfly wings

two boys: legs, laughter
balance on the edge of wild
i hold my breath, type.

the sun is still low
balloon bop, cars, baseball, blocks
8 am: what's left?

lips and eyebrows arch
even mad, he's beautiful
pure power, his eyes

his smile unlocks
his brother's angry features
releases delight