I would name all my dogs for the winds.

Sirocco, Khamsin, Buran, Gilivar.

I would name my cats the same.

Shamal, Alisio, Zonda, Coromuel.

There are enough to last me to my end.

Chinook, Nigeq, Bora, Leveche.

They are forces of nature,

and so are they,

and so are they.

August 25 2023