イチョウの木

Shell-shaped Ginko leaves

First turn light yellow-green,

Then later burst into gold,

A magical autumn scene,

As arriving winter breezes

Slowly swirl and blow,

Ginko leaves start falling

Like gold-yellow snow...

Umi-kaze Park

Tent set up, with ocean view,

Light the coals of the barbecue,

Relax on grass till the day is through...

Loose Ends

Errands, appointments, bluster

Through the daily give and take,

Chasing down the promises

We made and make,

Resolve before arrival

Of the Year of the Snake...

師走・12月

This month of running priests,

Gets busier as the day draws near,

Clean, cook, buy and prepare

For the holy end of the year...

Wear And Tear

Calluses, perspective,

Gained from the knocks

Our woken days give...

Gas Pedal

Riding on wheels with

An urge to speed,

Unconscious death wish,

Some kind of greed?

Narcotic acceleration,

Auto exhilaration...

Empty Street

Cold north air now

Settled all around,

Shadows grow,

No shifting, no sound...

Peace of Mind

Dream, sleep, chill, relax,

Briefly, before

Reality reattacks...