Golden Web

The golden web

ties the branches

to the sun

and binds me

to the path

as I watch the sticky

handiwork, shimmer

and ride the sweet vibrations

of the afternoon breeze.

Monterey Gray

It's cold and gray in Monterey,

but we like it that way

for it helps keep the tourists at bay.

There is just no way

we can let them all stay,

and we've run out of water, anyway.

We know it's a pity

they'll head back to their city

and all of that traffic and grime.

But for me that's just fine

cause this way it's all mine

and we pray, that they spent their last dime.

They didn't bring sweaters

so this works, so much better

than explaining, that we think, it's divine.

I know it's not fair

they say we should share

but where they live, there's no there, there.

So, it's gray in Monterey

and we like it that way,

just don't go out, for a swim in the Bay.