Notes of the Wind

on this most solemn anniversary

of the destruction of the towers

summer is giving way again to fall

the northwest wind

is moving slowly up the valley

between the ridges

checking the ties and stakes

on the trees we planted just yesterday

admiring the sturdy posts

and foundation of the house

gently nudging

the shutters

and the latches

on the wooden doors

noting what might be undone

with the coming ice and snow