The Four Winds Blow

a still moment, 
after the frenzied four winds 
blew the dust away 

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The Heart in Spring

trembling magnolias
feeling the cold wind’s touch
each petal shivers

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First Flowers

after snowmelt, 
the first flowers have 
a special magic 

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Mad for March

blue berries round 
piny and pungent 
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Beware the Ides of March

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doing as you’re told or 
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castaway 
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The Deep Quiet

winter sunset, 
even birds stop call-call-calling 
to look up 

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To February

our bluejay jeer-jeers 
amid newly-forming buds 
before he disappears

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Done and Dusted

cold dust,
tree branches creak and crack, 
brilliant sparkles blind 

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Last Leaves of Fall

dry leaves flutter 
like withered cherry petals, 
painful longing 

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Year’s End Cheer

Lit Tree with Golden Bird, snowflake ball and frog prince

May your days be full of cheer,
with everyone you hold dear
feeling well and full of fun —
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A Sweet Sting

remembering 
my mother, 
arms wide and strong
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Entranced by

the moment when light
through colored glass turns sunshine
into magic 

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