Monthly Archives: July 2014

Fell asleep awhile On the bench in the temple woods Sudden sound of the bell

Cicadas screaming The quiet of the valley Is still as it was

Dreamed of hummingbirds I’ve never seen them but saw Hovering around

Lonely mountain path Definitely bush warblers Close but no bird seen

Neatly trimmed street trees Less places for birds to hide Less worms to eat, too

Ice cream and smartphone Some people have amazing skills They handle both on bus

On a crowded bus Young man offered me his seat Thanked him but felt sad

Summer heat shot up Missed a bus by a second Felt end of the world

Inconspicuous Black carp in the lotus pond Yet so dignified

Ancient lotuses Out of mud they keep blooming Life everlasting