SeptOber
in unsteady steps
in the waning September
that is chased by October
howling winds of the western mountains
whistling the windows
why the hurry?
ice cold from the coast
competing with the desert heat
rocking trees, trashing cans
filling corners with sand
and chasing the world into fall
why the hurry?
walking in unsteady steps
across the divide between September and October
high desert sun's heat on glass
chill winds when the windows open
a blistering sun and frigide wind
in a hurry
AL Mendoza 2023
Mad Man Mostly Mashes Words
