The Heron's Nest
a haikai journal ... 

stillness
in the storm's eye
stars

quiet house–
a spot of decay
on the anthurium

puddle–
just for a moment
the moon at rest

the ashes
still log-shaped–
her 21st birthday

rainy day–
one tile missing
from the blue roof

meditation . . .
a pinecone plunks
the koi pond

moon sliver
the sound of dew
dropping from leaves

morning rain
blue flames flicker
under the teapot

winter sky–
looking in
my empty wallet again