work w/the leaves to rake them up
otherwise they just blow
there’s a secret to raking
leaves alone
has to do w/space
w/air w/flying
it has to do w/
listening to leaves scamper
down pleasant valley
to columbia rerouted
in a hurry chilled by fog
(listen to the raven)
half the tree stands quiet
— Published 29th November 2018
About Constance Schultz
Constance Schultz writes in the Pacific Northwest. Her subjects include her lovely daughter along with Winston the dog and other varied forces of nature. Schultz has work in Empty Mirror, Bone & Ink Press and Mojave He[art] Review.