October 15, 2021

The grip of cold 
around the ankles
around the calves
around the thighs

and then the plunge into the water

which accepts you
without condition 
without question 

and cradles you 
as you turn onto your back
to see overhead

blue sky breaking

October 13, 2021

October Moon

The slim October moon
Is shining
Reflected in the pool below
A sliver of a glimmer

Above my head
The bats fly
Swooping for late insects

The year is waning 

And the globe turns

Heedless 
Of moon 
Or pool 
Or bats 
or insects

Or of me.