Friday, December 13, 2024

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...

Thursday, December 12, 2024

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...

Tuesday, December 10, 2024

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...

Monday, December 9, 2024

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...

Thursday, December 5, 2024

Peace of Mind

Dream, sleep, chill, relax,
Briefly, before
Reality reattacks...