And Still

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Written by dianeperazzo
these ordinary August days 
were once enough;
a simple breeze, 
whispering leaves, 
warm days drifting into nights 

but now the garden wavers 
in the hot and hazy light  
and wind exhales
the breath of woodsmoke;
it catches in our throats
and stings our eyes

and still clouds sail above, 
warm air gently lifts branches,
leaves flutter,
cicadas send their long unending love song 
and I wait for dahlias to bloom

Music pairing: AJ Woods, Hawk is Listenin’

Photo: Round Lake Ontario, July 22, 2025 Diane Perazzo

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5 Comments

  4. Beautiful. Thank you! 🧡
    Also, love the music. Could be from way back when….
    Summer dreaming here. 🤗
    Hugs.
    xo pk/T

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