shuffling near the lake
quietness shakes

the wavering air.
purple lilies sigh.

sun and moonlight
blend in watery shadows.

the creamy moon
is infinite.

gusts of wind sing.
a woman with heavy

pale make-up
exits a high-rise

and scowls
at creation –

burning like a necklace
of jewels.

peaceful sky.
i jog,

lost in thought
and unhurried running.

there is water
in the moon.

8/30/2014, 8/14/2016 & 8/14/2019

Rick Davis lives in the Chicago area, USA.  He is married to Marianne. Marianne has five children, and twenty-four grand & great-grandchildren.  They have a loved cat & dog.  Rick graduated from Northeastern Illinois University, and several graduate schools.  He’s has worked in market research and other positions.  He has worked as a volunteer pastoral counselor at Blind Service Association in Chicago, and at the University of Illinois Hospital at Chicago.  He is an ordained minister and interfaith Rabbi.