Tag Archives: shelter

the dark drops on suddenly – August 17

Posted on August 19, 2015 by landl30

8.17.2015 the dark drops on suddenly, rain fast behind, the taste of ozone metallic in our mouths. we close the drapes to hunker down with books and a cuppa, weather central near to hand. threat hangs pregnant. … Continue reading →

Posted in poetry | Tagged anxiety, Cave, darkness, distress, havens, home, nature, safety, shelter, storm, threat, trepidation, waiting, weather | Leave a comment

meat and cheese, PB&J – July 31

Posted on August 1, 2014 by landl30

7.31.2014 meat and cheese, PB and J menu of the morning for some, of all day how did we let it get so far away our hearts all hidden what did they say about lives gone unwanted for … Continue reading →

Posted in poetry | Tagged care, consequences, disparity, economy, feeding, God, greed, homeless, poverty, regret, shelter, unseeing, unseen | Leave a comment

nine round bodies – December 28

Posted on December 29, 2013 by landl30

12.28 nine round bodies stark black on bare branches against a blazing blue winter sky cardinals, as they turn profile, plump against the fringe of snow, wind and chill. they huddle and keep each other company, nestling to … Continue reading →

Posted in poetry | Tagged birds, cardinals, cold, collaboration, companions, company, desperation, habitats, life, nesting, refuge, shelter, Winter | 1 Comment

black night rain – October 2

Posted on October 3, 2013 by landl30

10.2 black night rain, slick with thunder, pummels outside my window. I feel happy inside in my cave, my refuge from those riven drafts of the world. rain outside. me inside. joy all around. ———————-

Posted in poetry | Tagged joy, nature, rain, safety, shelter, unconscious | Leave a comment