July 4th at My House

The breeze blows through the open windows

The fountain plays

Wind chimes add hidden notes

Creatures still

Waiting on the Saint

Inside the fan whirls

and we peer through screens at the wider world

It’s hard to capture shadow

and light

Peace is easy

Tonight we’ll watch the fireworks from the balcony

and eat more watermelon

We may even wave a flag

HAPPY JULY THE 4TH!