While Questions Dance In His Head

winter again
he’s never seen
a sugarplum

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© Steve Mitchell 2022 

Like *That

the start of winter
she rubs her eyes
the start of spring

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© Steve Mitchell 2022 

And Arms

late winter –
the sun trying to burn
my nose and ears

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© Steve Mitchell 2022 

Stereo

winter drive –
a pedestrian walks
to the beat

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© Steve Mitchell 2022 

Go More South

winter snap –
geese outside freezing
their asses off

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© Steve Mitchell 2022 

Back And Forth

winter air –
one hand in the shower
checking for heat

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© Steve Mitchell 2022 

Tuneless

winter wind
whistle
and pop

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© Steve Mitchell 2022 

Take One

not yet spring –
on the sidewalk a box
of free lemons

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© Steve Mitchell 2022 

Arizona Winter

on the floor –
two bougainvillea petals
brought in by the cat

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© Steve Mitchell 2022 

Inured

long nights –
unassured and uneasy
we rest

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© Steve Mitchell 2022