Summer's Siesta - July 3, 2000

The red veil falls
over the golden sun
as the blue sky takes on
a deep magenta hue.

Against the brilliant dusk,
I watch as the flocks of birds
begin their yearly flight
in search of warmer climes.

Already, I am reminded
by the cooling evening breeze
that the short summer
is nearing end
and I too,
must prepare
for the return to 
a stasis pattern
as all of nature's life
begins to fade.

- title suggested by TC