Sneeze

a small girl sneezes

and the dragon kite soars up

to a greater height

Treasure

elusive treasure—

my grandson keeps on digging

along the seashore

first paycheck of May—

a few bucks earmarked for books

and the rest for bills

boiling spring water

for a cup of evening tea—

the monk’s hand trembles

Last day of the month—

two finches at the feeder

squabble over lunch.

watching my father

watching the blackbird strutting

on the backyard fence