Backyard Shed

 morning sun silently beating 

on the backyard shed

 glancing off houses beyond

rousing squirrels and foxes in the  

hazy mountains heading north

spring flowers faded into summer

grasses and weeds tangle along with

tomatoes and cucumbers

waiting for summer's heat to abate

and cool autumn breezes

again to flicker on

 goldenrod and sumac

and pumpkins

Backyard Shed
oil on canvas 9x12"