the Ladder

these rungs..

on which rung

does one stand in

this morning sun..?

the bottom rung

seems firmly planted

in this shopping season..

black friday entry

frenzied desires propel

our seasonal excess..

season is dark with

light saving they say..

where is it saved..?

in bright windows

in smiles and trees..?

and we might ask

finding two faces

on this lower rung..

what faces are there 
in that rung above...?