Storm Surges

Trees with apple-red tinge,
streaks of a freak,
her leaves are starving fish
swimming near the surface of the mulch 
below my park bench.

I am awe-struck at their suffering,
by the raindrops a cobweb hordes,
jewels placed on a delicate silver chain,
like inedible berries 
in the garden hedge,
like the laugh lines 
of the evening rain.

The sun pretends it will be faithful,
but slowly backs away.

Infidelity in a few stray rays
striking a green park slide,
slick Granny Smith
remains unlicked 
because this time of year,
everyone's too busy to pick.

Besides, it's covered with 
the talons of trees 
lost before the surrender.

And I forget myself
in the first autumn breeze,
which asks me mockingly,

"What is forgiveness 
if not letting go by degrees?"

Cover Artwork: Amber Elizabeth Lamoreaux

Mannequin Pussy “I Got Heaven”

17 responses to “Storm Surges”

100 Country Trek

Thanks for sharing this idea. Anita

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1. K.F. Hartless
  
  Thank you. I’m not sure what idea it may be, but this work of art was homespun.
  
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Nicole Smith

Love this. It’s dark and other worldly. Also, I hate letting go, but love fall.

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1. K.F. Hartless
  
  Thank you, Nicole. I’m enjoying the first sips of fall. Cheers to the more to come.
  
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  1. Nicole Smith
    
    It was like 90° here a couple days last week. I read a meme today that was like fall came in, dropped her purse, and was like I heard you b****** have been looking for me. Because this week the weather has been very fall like. Unfortunately, the remnants of Ophelia can be felt in Western Pennsylvania because it’s been non-stop rain.
    
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Miriam E.

“Infidelity in a few stray rays
striking a green park slide,
slick Granny Smith
remains unlicked
because this time of year,
everyone’s too busy to pick.”

Oh wow!!! The poem is excellent… this stanza is ansolutely outstanding! I am at a loss for words. Just wow.

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1. K.F. Hartless
  
  Thank you, Miriam. I needed this comment this rainy afternoon as I sit down to write. Your words have me all grins.
  
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  1. Miriam E.
    
    Glad I can make you smile. 🙂
    
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  2. K.F. Hartless
    
    Indeed
    
    Me too. 💜
    
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Bob

Fantastic!!

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1. K.F. Hartless
  
  Thank you, Bob. I appreciate it.💜
  
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Colleen M. Chesebro

Oh my goodness! I love this so much, K. What a great cornucopia of wisdom. 🧡

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1. K.F. Hartless
  
  Thank you, Colleen. It was written is phases, which is different for me. I’m so glad you saw meaning in it. 💜
  
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  1. Colleen M. Chesebro
    
    It was a successful experiment, I would say. 💜
    
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Pkmundo

💯

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1. K.F. Hartless
  
  Thank you.
  
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Samantha Burgett

Ohhh god my heart…. This one gave me chills and I had to instantly save it. Absolutely, heartbreakingly beautiful! This will be an instant favorite for years to come. I seriously don’t have the words to share how beautiful this poem is. Pure perfection! *ugh!* 🖤

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