out with the old ... early steps gust fugue late for the end of the world leaf and death the waiter dependables apprehension shelterment lookout social distancing no place to hide bereft visor blindsided overshadow sgraffito window of time lockdown remembrance of things past ... different trains ... stage left the optimistic snowperson streamers bleak midwinter tussle lost in the woods elevator light and the darkness muted celebration chattels undercurrents end of season fissure workstation passage overcast command and control buffalo dreams blistered railings potion scattergun approach chance encounter