wait for calm

emotional highs and lows during

this process of preparation, opening

for bids, inspection and repairs

mishaps and more repairs grinding

on and on to teach me to temper

the highs and anticipate the lows

so, if this morning completes

the issue, it will be a relief and joy

but i will wait and hope but not

fully believe until i have it in my hands

de-desiccating

cold rain, so long forgotten

for these drought dust months

green now as though each raindrop

painted blade after blade

leaf upon leaf

with the promise that not all seasons

are bone-desiccating summer