
Along the river
some weeping willows hanging
in morning’s shiver
Copyright Francis 2021

Along the river
some weeping willows hanging
in morning’s shiver
Copyright Francis 2021

Limp flags in the gloom;
fading flowers to be thrown
from the empty tomb
Copyright Francis 2021

Lone predicament
walking winter, a pauper —
richer in my soul
Copyright Francis 2021

I am forced inside
like winter sap, waiting; long
nights in search of sleep
Copyright Francis 2021