snow on thin ice
skid marks
where the hare turned

winter night —
the understanding eyes
of a lumpy teddy

New Year’s Day
the cat leaves a hairball
on the bed

false spring —
the wavering reflection
of a broken branch

ship horns
footprints crisscross
the misty beach

trial separation
ice distends
the rain gutters

winter rain —
a long trail of ants
to the honey jar

winter rain —
I search for ways
to be four again

the word “Father”
in Tatsuko’s haiku scroll —
winter camellias

spring scents
my dog and I walk
through different worlds