reminder of spring

reminder of spring
evergreen stands in winter
among the leafless

late winter afternoon

late winter afternoon
clear blue sky with waxing moon
pond still as Buddha

69F today in January

warm days at the pond
winter forgotten, birds say
no ice very nice

no snow just winter

cold but not so cold
clear skies, sun and chilly winds
no snow just winter

cats and poets dream

LiPo the cat dreams
he's LiPo the Taoist poet
dreaming he's a cat

wingovers of joy

seagull showing off
for ducks and geese at the pond
wingovers of joy

reflecting on the waters

water bird reflects
near the shore of the pond where
nothing is forever