At the Crossroads

 
 
 

Take the face of dawn
 
while standing at the crossroads,
 
pull it toward your own.

Still

 
 
 

I saw you standing
 
at the crossroads at nightfall—
 
and still you are there!

Forget-Me-Nots

 
 
 

While my house burns down,
 
I gather forget-me-nots
 
from the neighbor’s yard.

Heat

 
 
 

blue ceramic cup
 
cradling the steaming tea’s heat—
 
I take three quick sips