Evening
the instant I set the vase of yellow narcissus by the window
evening light pierced the glass
sill lit by refracted radiance
stems swollen as if with joy
the once diminished forgiven
drawing up light’s grace
Jeff Burt lives in Santa Cruz County, California, with his wife. He has worked in electronics and mental health administration and has contributed to Rabid Oak, Williwaw Journal, Red Wolf Journal, and Heartwood.