December 31, 2020

in the spring
we thought it would maybe last
a month or two


December 30, 2020

waiting out the year —
the Raritan’s muddy bank
tamped down by ducks


December 29, 2020

the small of my back
remembering the feeling
of your hand there


December 28, 2020

stay up with me
until we’re hungry again
until the moon sets


December 27, 2020

snow melt running
through the land to the lake
we leave our tree up


December 26, 2020

 memorizing choices
before my glasses steam over
bakery challenge


December 25, 2020

gibbous moon
we hope the foxes will find
our leftover gift


December 24, 2020

gusting winter wind
against a steady furnace
we’ve all taken sides


December 23, 2020

ducks on the lake
looking for ways to be alone —
late December