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