In cozy dreams  
with mimes of twilight
and a peppermint patty
neath the willow tree  
whispering winds octave
with emotions in blue  
overshadow waters  
and creek stones  
listening to piccolo reeds  
as autumn dances on fallen leaves  
of a peppermint patty  
sweet as the night, unwrapped,  
melting in my mouth  
 
   
 