Because I did not watch the inauguration on tv

Dry leaves rattled in grass at my feet.

Beyond the speed of sound

planes from the airbase roared in the west.

No matter, how long I searched western skies,

I could not see sunlight glint on wings

until I turned to face the east.

Tattered flag on pole unfurled in wind;

colors worn and faded,

time to replace with whole cloth, again.

1-20-21