Weekend on Long Island 10.18.20

weathered flags fly 
over biden/trump
yard sign war 

no trespassing signs
protect the 
frozen beach

auction notice 
offers up a
lamborghini

The End of the Line

he was a
gadget guy hoarder
who majored in 
mishegoss

with faded tattoos
extending from the sleeves
of his weathered work shirt 

after several strokes
dementia was on the horizon

cleaning the house
was out of the question

Autumn’s End

Here comes the rain again
Falling on my head like a memory
            Annie Lennox, Dave Stewart, 1983

a storm came
to central park
washing away
the colored leaves

fallen foliage
spongy underfoot
as it clutters my path

soon the branches
will be bare
making room 
for the germs 

i return home
recalling 
the spring