Short Verses
by Marie Bortolotto 2024

I.

open door
seeing the pine
never really looked




II.

being held
the feel of wind
against body



III.

the pine tree
                             and me
 dancing with the wind




IV.

windstorm
howling
trees


V.

sheltering
from the windstorm
a brave bird



VI.

twilight hours
an old wooden gate
creaks