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Dandelions

May31

 
 
 


Despite the deep drought,
 
seven dandelions bloom
 
against the stone wall.

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Quivering

May30

 
 
 


Little brown sparrow,
 
as you flit from branch to branch,
 
the oak tree quivers.

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Shrine

May29

 
 
 


In a wooded place,
 
a tiny shrine to Mary
 
houses garter snakes.

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Buddha

May28

 
 
 


Before the Buddha
 
mastered walking on water,
 
he sank fifty times.

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After

May27

 
 
 


after the party
 
a white linen tablecloth
 
dappled with red wine

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Kite

May26

 
 
 


A red silken kite
 
chases a frightened sparrow
 
through the clear blue sky.

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Eyes

May25

 
 
 


Little brown sparrow,
 
the cat and her black kitten
 
keep their eyes on you.

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End

May24

 
 
 


Little brown sparrow,
 
when I reach my journey’s end,
 
will you greet me there?

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Sing

May23

 
 
 


Little brown sparrow,
 
at my father’s funeral
 
you began to sing.

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Guide

May22

 
 
 


Little brown sparrow,
 
as the blind man taps his way,
 
guide him with your song.

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