Japanese maple
clusters of five pointed stars
pressed into the road
2711
don’t know my neighbors
but on first name terms
with their dogs and cats
2710
climb Mt. Fuji once
be called wise— twice
be known as a fool
2709
a resounding roar
salutes the sunrise
thunder box barrage
2708
grandpa will build you
a cottage of ginger snaps
make all wolves vegan
2707
old man in the rain
dragging a sack of rice
leaking behind
2706
hail and sleet
brilliant emerald grass
arrives too early
2705
sits by the fire
clicking her long needles
sweaters for the cats
2704r
That which does not kill you
will turn around
and try again
2703
empty bird houses
dangle in the winter wind
a buyer’s market
2702r
two hearts entangled
doing the quantum waltz
no matter how far apart
2701
hacking and wheezing
through the lullabies
baby’s concerned look
2700r
mimicking snow
magnolia petals
fill the air
2699
turn off the WiFi
ink and pictures on paper
grandpa’s story time
2698
1942
all pets for Jews outlawed
she never forgot
