6.5

first edge of sun coming up above shadowed green ridge blue jay landing by seeds on table next to fence 

hand more that fragment first person last on the ground another language picture present turn of phrase 

breathing eyes closed leaving Taipei 11:30 PM June 4 crossing 15 time zones arriving SFO 7:30 PM June 4 

blinding white sun in pale blue sky beside shoulder of ridge sound of wave breaking in mouth of channel