Fourth Stone

parking lot
trucker sleeps against window
one sun-red cheek

July River of Stone #3 - rusty tussock moth larva

Those four mountains you carry upon your elongated, red spotted body look like yellowed paint brushes. The bristly protruding hairs, spikey tail, and hairy antennae make you look fierce.   Yet, you are beautiful in a way and certainly more interesting than the brown moth you will become. 

July River of Stones #2 - one day after the hail storm

The zucchinni plant looks like someone used it for target practice. No evidence of the perpetrator remains.

July River of Stones #1

Scattered beneath the red currants, July hail looks like giant white berries.

Days are growing longer.
Birds rejoice with song.
Lined up in rows,
hundreds of golden Forsythia stars
signal the coming of Spring.

Evening Stone

The waxing crescent moon sits in the star-filled sky; a beautiful sliver of evening wonder.

Breakfast

Pale toast and boiled water with coffee grounds floating in it.
I subdue my laugh, because it really is the thought that counts.
And she included my favorite jam. How sweet.