RISING CREAM
Back in the days
Horse hooves clatter on pavement
Early morning milkman
Scheduled delivery
Early today
Regular order
Same as always
Empties clank
On return to wagon
Hypnotic sound
Back to sleep
Over sleep
Startled awake
Check on milk
A little late
Cold winter mornings
Allow cream to rise
Above lip of bottle
Still wearing cap
Looking proud
If not arrogant
Nothing broken
Not so far
Winter has its way
Hope it breaks
Before too long
Stanski
March 5, 2025
Steve Haarman 