Oregon. Tryon Creek. Fall afternoon.

Quieting voices.
Wind gently loosens leaves' grasp.
Winter's question posed.

Oregon. Tryon Creek.

Morsel of a wren.
Brave defense of the stick pile.
Undisputed king.


Winter wren's chip note.
River stones knock together.
Watershed moment.


Solitary frog.
Semi-warm autumn sunbeams.
Last chance to ribbit.