Wet mulch
is the devil
to load onto a square-
blade shovel. I use a 3-pronged
digger.
HAIKU
MID-WINTER'S WARMTH
AS I EXIT, THE REDBIRD
FLIES TO THE PLANTER
HAIKU
mid-winter warm spell
a sparrow & a lady
cardinal bathing
in winter's grayness
a ground-level dandelion
brightens . . . portends
FROM SON & GRANDSON
I bought
myself a box
of chocolates,
then the florist re-delivered
roses.
