Burnt in light & lost in shade…
On the cusp, where all does fade.
Open heart & curious mind…
Wishing for a home to find.
Out of sorts with compass smashed…
Wind & rain & squall have lashed.
Delving dusk to fathom dawn…
Helpless as an offside pawn.
Whether with or without flock…
Even gods obey the clock.
Many buds do open late…
August’s bloom’s still welcome fate!
Stalks may be oft cut to earth…
Still, spared roots assert rebirth.
I’ll keep seeking til I’m dead…
Maybe hearth is just ahead.

