handmedowns

algae's white fossil

collar from winter
still clings at highwatermark

the emergence of submerged
dialects
recollects all that is to be

whispering baby waters
of summer
rumbling to sea

wild mint tavern
cards none with wings

even the stone has its greencard
displaying vast vitality,

beard of white
ancient
graceful
mennonite


1998 swale creek, wa