Sidewalk

closeup photo of an iris by a train station

Train stop irises—
a teardrop in the ocean,
look, but never see.

Pruning

close up photo of a large pink rose against a cloudy sky

Joys of gardening:
rose by any other name,
would be as prickly.

Worship

photo of a bush of birds of paradise flowers against a deep blue sky

Bent knees and raised arms,
praying to heavenly gods,
birds of paradise.

Braveheart

close up photo of spring perennial flowers in the garden

Face up to the sky—
brave the chilly wintry breeze,
spring is on its way.

Resilience

closeup photo of a pink shoeflower in a tree with water droplets on its petals

Rain drops on petals,
character building features—
pimples on teen face.