first housefly of spring
squeezing its way through a hole
in the kitchen screen
Wind
Last high wind of March
chases a red dragon kite
past the county line.
Windy
Windy day in spring—
a crumpled candy wrapper
skitters down the walk.
Milk
first weekend of spring—
pouring milk into a bowl
for the feral cats
Wind
first weekend of spring—
wind whipping sheets on the line
into a frenzy
Flower
a faded flower
unceremoniously
tossed in the dumpster
Snail
Near the garden gate
a snail making its way home
stops to rest awhile.
Blues
Sunday morning blues—
a cup of bitter cocoa
as the spirit moves
Chess
first spring afternoon—
two old men in brown felt hats
playing chess outdoors
Sweet Peas
The first day of spring
my neighbor across the fence
plants more red sweet peas.