Oh! Imperceptible breeze looming mightier as you gather
momentum, before staking your claim as volatile manipulator
of all things.
the northerly hails
takes the power from the sun
dutiful clouds roll.
How vulnerable we become when your harnessless
‘carte blanche’ descends upon us, even nature herself pays homage
to your discriminating visit, while us you reduce to leaflessness
to spend each winter in raw distinction.
naked innocence’s
shivers in stark awareness
new birth on standby.
Only! Our friends the farm beasts
shun you, always ready to turn their rear ends towards your face in defiance
of your unabated violation, giving one a forewarning of which place
you cometh from.
with arms held out wide
catching all your wintry blast
a cock robin sits.
© Harry J Horsman 2018
Categories:
harnessless, nature,
Form: Haibun