Nasturtium (crystalized in spring frost, 
even after the sun has wiped the teary sky) 
who is unaccompanied and stationery. 

     The dogwood blooms later 
this year and marks the tardy rebirth 
of the earth, our home, beautifying 
after a dreadful winter purge. 

Crow past my window 
where do you fly to on this 
beautiful morning? 
Let us brew some mid-
day coffee and nightly tea. 
Bring me to your nest 
and hear the early