The wind is howling
While the lake
(An Inland Sea)
Just roars
Rain drops wet the ground
Temperatures linger
Just above freezing
During the day
It warms to the low 40’s
It is still fall or autumn
Most of the dead pine needles
And leaves have fallen
At 4 A.M. the moon was bright
And several constellations
Of stars were visible
The waves and lake
Have reclaimed the beach
Water is at its highest level
The dunes are protected
By the powers to be
But nature acts without permits
The DNA and DEQ means nothing
Arrogance buys nothing
We are just witnesses
Standing in wonder
Thankful for existence
Stanski
November 25, 2020
Steve Haarman 