Friday, September 3, 2010


the fall to silence
of tree frogs and cicadas
unmasks the trees' whispers

Monday, April 5, 2010


between the bird calls
within the stillness
I wonder

Sunday, January 31, 2010


the weightless presence
of accumulated stillness -
night snow

Saturday, September 19, 2009


without the walker
you glide across the room
and then I awaken

Saturday, April 4, 2009

tanka #1


cherry in full bloom
poised to release its petals
clinging to this moment
I suddenly recall
I am well past my prime

76th


just a light dusting

in your uppermost branches -

white magnolia

Friday, April 3, 2009

75th


wispy willow

awaiting her fountains -

billows of longing