old willows bending

 

old willows bending

towards the water

this thirst for youth

 

first published in The Heron’s Nest, September 2025

 

 

 

still lake

the night falls

without a sound

 

first published in Chrysanthemum, October 2025

 

 

 

each day

a bit shorter

the road towards darkness

 

first published in Chrysanthemum, October 2025