Sabi

stomach rumbles
flip on the burner
clanking of the pans

from my back porch
the snow capped-mountains
my only view

stars like a blanket of consolation
black sky
living where I stand

a lone housefly
buzzing 
to nowhere

quiet apartment
I hear the neighbors
through thin walls

darkness surrounds me
my heart grows
colder

clear-blue skies
g l i d i n g down
Sugar Creek

empty library
after two hours
I solved problem one.

stay in my room
to redeem my myself
a lot of situations

comfort of the couch
as the sun peaks over
the horizon

corner table
java in my cup
clicking keyboard

cold dark night
bright stars
realizing life is NOW

autumn air—
leaf covered path
I walk alone

blue glow of a screen
typing away
the morning hours

back and forth
creaking of the swing
the wind in the trees

old book in hand
the spring breeze
turns the page

finding solace in the sky
stars
beautiful night

tightening of chest
just breathe
sweet release

bible in a drawer
Jesus
what now?

the ocean’s waves
rise and sink
I reflect on the year

stopped at the light stay alert
close your eyes
and say your prayers

broken charger
draining the life from me

cereal poured
fridge opened
. . . out of milk

dreams of a caterpillar
don't be afraid
to let out your wings

Wabi

a torn and tattered quilt
my grandmother’s memory
remains

dangled from her neck
round, shiny
weighs heaving on my chest

basketball court
in my room
check ball

rim behind
the door
take whatever shot I want

worn out soles
mute green
unraveled laces

in a field of sunflowers
I remember
my mother

easy dribbles
easy shots
easy game

my eyes surrounded by wrinkles
each a story
of laughter

red tin, broken clasp
he was mad
that summer day

grandma's ornate gold
precious memories
on my ring finger

grandpa's oil-stained overalls
hang neatly
in the spare closet

broom in hand
picking up the pieces
of a shattered heart

moving boxes fill the living room
his leather chair . . .
his memory

Karumi

sunflowers follow the sun
a sunflower
I want to be

perched high on a branch
two eyes
twinkle in the night

sun is out
birds flying around
it's a great morning

summer sun
a moment of bliss
now back to reality

seeing the sunrise
from your balcony
from a good view

tropical drinks
dirty dancing
two buck bar

starry summer night
moon lighting
a stone pathway

a clean canvas
waits
on a dirty table

on the floor
of this hole in-the-wall
my shoes stick

crunchy fall leaves
sniffing
awe . . . just the right spot

missed opportunities
as laughter fills the air
maybe next time

25th anniversary . . .
ocean breeze
rum in our glasses

high school reunion
ex-boyfriend
pot belly

the beauty of the trees
near calm waters 
others enjoying it too

between flashing lights
their hearts beat
with the music

hot summer evening
our clothes
on the bank

the bird soars past bare trees
on his way
to the beach party

beautiful sunny day
hair in ponytails
the underdog

full moon
a wolf howls
for his pack

dodgeball
two kids left
pick me

under the stars
they discuss the meaning
of God

softly he whispers
in my ear
goodnight

gentle summer rain
from a polka dot umbrella
child’s laughter

sitting on the beach
hearing the ocean
all day
all night

Other

I confess my feelings
only to change my mind
again

a brush of red
splattered across the canvas
my rage

running out of things to say
I close my eyes
and turn away

snowflakes floating to the earth
diversity
no two are the same

red yellow pink white
the colors I want
yet do not receive

an angel’s voice on the phone
your story like mine
being ME is OKAY with you

deleting another contact
smart phone
not so smart

alone in the waiting room
body goes numb
learning what is NOT love

butting my toe against the plate
bunt
change of plan

carved in tombstone
our names forever
forgotten

the snow falls
heavy & fast
in the slow lane