Wild Irises.
Abundant, profuse...
as if an Iris jungle...
out of time,
out of place.
Rain.
Cold rain.
Slow drizzling rain.
Peace.
No wind.
drip...drip...
the only sound...
Cold water
slowly accumulating
on the roof.
Nevertheless,
peace.
Behind the windowglass
I remain warm.
Cold drizzle.
Cold rain on
wild Irises,
Thank you for peace.
This day
has been long...
and unforgiving.