hammer swings
snow falls
in the library candles gutter
inspired by Peter
hammer swings
snow falls
in the library candles gutter
inspired by Peter
when prayer is not enough
hammer beats, sickles reap
the spring beyond the horizon
Inspired by Adolph
Looks in cup. No tea. Again. Wide- and wild-eyed looks all round. No tea thief in sight. Catches sight of clock. Same again. Clutches chest.