Rest

 
 
 

Deepening autumn—
 
just before daybreak an owl
 
rests in my plum tree.

Pallbearer

 
 
 

Yellow butterfly,
 
the pallbearer’s left shoulder
 
is your resting place.

Snail

 
 
 

Near the garden gate
 
a snail making its way home
 
stops to rest awhile.

Rest

 
 
 

Labor Day weekend—
 
even the morning glories
 
are taking a rest.

Butterfly

 
 
 

golden butterfly
 
taking a rest between flights
 
on a sprig of thyme