Winter lurks, taunts as
Leaves still dance –
Relishing the brisk air
Tic tock, tic tock –
Denial for what’s yet to come.
Predisposed to mourn
Seasons of change
Tic tock, tic tock –
Distractions temporary
Holidays, memories
Come & go, remind us
Time is fleeting, rhythmic
Tic tock…
Tic…
Tock…
Poem by MPP 11/28/16