Audubon Park

Crisp wind
cascades through
the great oak trees
taking some
unfortunate leaves
with them
the grass gets trampled on
by some determined dogs
chasing after beloved
sticks.
ducks
and geese
sit tranquilly
on the placid water.
Joggers limp by
catching a glance at the
eye-catching scenery
bikers
chat with the people
next to them
and laugh
with good humor.

the firts rain of spring

The first rain of spring

Mists down

In blurry sheets.

Tearing and slashing

At the air,

dense with humidity.

it beats on the windows

and revives the

plants that

have been withered and

frozen from the past winter

the earth seems to come back to life