Dandelions

Despite the deep drought,

seven dandelions bloom

against the stone wall.

Quivering

Little brown sparrow,

as you flit from branch to branch,

the oak tree quivers.

In a wooded place,

a tiny shrine to Mary

houses garter snakes.

Before the Buddha

mastered walking on water,

he sank fifty times.

after the party

a white linen tablecloth

dappled with red wine

A red silken kite

chases a frightened sparrow

through the clear blue sky.

Little brown sparrow,

the cat and her black kitten

keep their eyes on you.