Hard to believe that June
Is ending, but it is, and we
Still, get subtle reminders
That winter is not that far
Removed or away. Looking
Out we cannot see the
Horizon. We look up and down
But it is not to be seen. A
Huge fire in Canada has sent
Smoke to us, which has fogged
Our sky, blocked the sun
There are no filtering rays in
The woods and all the fauna
Seems quiet, and the flora is
Still the wind, not even
A slight breeze is moving anything
The sun has been an ally on
Some days but mostly, it has been
Gray and depressing. Older people
Are dismayed as they feel that they
Have a few days, weeks, months and
To enjoy the spring, summer, and fall.
Winter, though has been prevalent
And whether the smoke is coming from
California or Canada, the outcome is
The same and allergy medications
Cause drowsiness and make life
Miserable for those who cannot find
Something positive to hold on to.
Music helps, and old classical movies
Lift the doldrums for a while but in
The back of the mind, reality does not
Vanish. So we wait. This cannot last
Forever, can it? We hope not.
Stanski
June 30, 2023, ^
Steve Haarman 