Cold September haikus

photo by Cynthia Cummins

The weather was unseasonably cold at the start of the month, so my daily-ish haikus reflected that…

9.2.26

suddenly so cold

the heat kicked on —

el nino indian summer

9.3.26

the afghan Mary knitted

for me feels so cozy

over my knees

9.4.26

striped-nose cat purring,

paws crossed over, resting —

wish i wasn’t allergic

9.6.26

clunk of firewood

and rattling of kindling, then

a bright orange flame