An apparition of wind winds its way
down the deep-rutted dirt road, scuffing
dust in its quick twist up the sleeves
of soaring evergreen trees, swaying in-
visible signals to those who happen
to look up to see its ripples of air rising
full of prayer and apricot light, singing
beneath its constant breath— whispering
good-bye with its filmy wings— this evening’s
dance— autumn’s departure.
M.J. Iuppa’s fifth full-length poetry collection The Weight of Air is forthcoming from Kelsay Books in May of 2022. For the past 33 years, she has lived on a small farm near the shores of Lake Ontario. Check out her blog: mjiuppa.blogspot.com for her musings on writing, sustainability and life’s stew.
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