determined thief—
forest fire steals all
but their last embrace
Ryan Stone

too much coffee, too little sleep, a love of words…
determined thief—
forest fire steals all
but their last embrace
Ryan Stone

a wasted chance
to unite in one voice…
tonight, I weep
Ryan Stone

ice on her duck pond
gently melts into water
changing…not leaving
Ryan Stone

cloud tide
lapping the timberline
—mystic lake
Ryan Stone

barking dog
a constant annoyance!
until the burglar
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strangers greet her
with expectant eyes
at the nursing home
Ryan Stone

the warm buzz
of making honey
—summer glow
Ryan Stone

at the hot springs
below the line of thought
I find you, old friend
Ryan Stone

confused cicadas
singing late night lovesongs
—bright summer moon
Ryan Stone

unnoticed
in cracked city pavement—
daisies
Ryan Stone
