The apricot tree
 
deprives itself of blossoms
 
for a year of rest.

 
 
 

Just before daybreak
 
the great horned owl cries once more,
 
then flies to his rest.

 
 
 

Midafternoon rest—
 
the gardener settles down
 
on a shady bench.

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