watching the tree in the corner 

stand through summer rain

turning greener and darker 

knowing it’s a matter of time 

before color fades, leaves fall

and clouds cover the moon 

all becoming a blue-grey 

but right now it’s afternoon

people are laughing 

dodging the drops 

I watch a town bustle through lunch

stories through the window 

the rain cool on hot pavement 

August is ready to sleep