The days seem full and long; the weeks zip by like the morning’s first cup of coffee.
It’s been a while since I last posted; I’ve been nesting and resting. Forgive me.
Here is a day in the life; yesterday, in my life.
A big man, Indigenous
           With wilderness in his mind
Coffee freely offered
           Brings an offering of gratitude
Passersby engage or shun
           Gaining momentum
Fearful of the irregular actions of
           A big man, Indigenous
A hearse passes
           The line of cars streaming behind
A big man, Indigenous
           Stands, crosses himself, bows his head
A young Black man stops, shakes hands
           Says good morning
A big man, Indigenous
           I will offer a bite to eat as I leave
The police chief visits
           A big man, Indigenous
No move along, no aggression
           Equals in their place
He walks, not well, right knee seized
           A little wildness in his gait
A big man, Indigenous
           Shakes his head, steps a fancy dance
Away across the street
           A big man, Indigenous
Follows his morning agenda
           I slink out the back door
Good intention devoid of action
As you may know, I moved recently, and for the first time in almost three years, I’ve unpacked everything. I’m not long in the furniture department, but I’ve got rocks, shells, and bones covered, from Australian abalone to obsidian blocks and a complete moose skeleton.
Who needs chairs?
I’m back in the land of sky and light.
The earth spins through the ephemeral colors of the day. The ethereal light of morning is luminous. The sunset gradient passes from the sun’s flame to cool atmospheric blue in a hair’s breadth and illuminates the setting moon.
As indoor light exceeds the outdoor light, the regular 0916 library photo becomes increasingly sharper images of me in front of the library stacks. Night is taking hold, and with it comes new light– town, bonfires, the moon, and aurora take the sky.
