Putin’s war goes on,
 
the price at the pump goes up,
 
and plum trees blossom.

 
 
 

First small joy of spring—
 
a young boy at the bike store
 
gets a bargain price.

 
 
 

First weekend of spring—
 
the price at the pump goes up,
 
yet my plum tree blooms.

Bargain

 
 
 

at the market stall
 
buying one imperfect plum
 
for a bargain price