disregarding
the red light
--2003
blizzard
forcing the duo inside
with their wedding plans
--2006
ducks ignoring calls
from the governor
--2005
the expensive doll
meant to impart lesson
of the Depression
--2010
before the ice storm
cutting camellias
for every room
--2013
the young man says
"I hate taking your money"
yet holds out his hand
--2017
four days after snow
temperature warm enough
to open the door
--2021
cold . . . blustery
forced daffodil blossoms
warming the table
--2022
green daffodil spike
on its way to new growth
spearing a dry leaf
--2023
c 2023 PL, dba lovepat press, Benton AR USA
