13. lovers by Peter Humphreyshigh
on hill
high in
house
high by
roof
a tiny
window
blinks as
sheets
breeze in
and out
in early
morning
light
canary
sings
for all below
to hear
as washing
flutters
and later
each day
from window
same
a couple
rest and wonder
naked lovers
silver haired
resting
looking
glowing
gleaning
life
below
perched
in nest
secure
together
living in
and
on their
Lisbon 07/30/2006 Posted on 07/31/2006 Copyright © 2024 Peter Humphreys
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