Static
The murkiness of fall, light getting tossed and lost. The days cut off by damp chill with every thought a different variety of protection.
Things to buy:
winter socks
a humidifier
electric mattress pad
wood for the fireplace
automatic timer for the porch lights
but only thinking about
warm, creamy soups
romantic movies
tropical islands
with all the things to do
get the gutters cleaned
chimney too
replace the shower head in Will’s bathroom
air out all the wool sweaters
dry clean coats
yet nothing gets done; need the invigorating frost of true winter.