To Black Framed Witness
From Black Framed Guilt
A Misery of Springtime

And a weekend of Absolute
I Remember
The Wilds Around Me

Whispered "Brutality"
The Strangest Apology of All


This Dragon -Faced Accolade
Of Vigour and Hope
With Shame and Delight

I Accept it!
This Omen Filled Season
Not Sudden or Rushed

No Fear of Volunteer
I Reject It!


I Remember
The Wilds Around Me
Whispered "Brutality"

The Strangest Apology of All

Evening Then

And Evening Now
The Smell of Seasoned Summer
Brings

Memories of Illusions Past
And Autumn Has Funerals Enough to Last