Time to go

a dead rose against a blue sky with patches of clouds

As the sun goes down
a deadhead rose arises—
end of an era

Discovery

closeup photo of a rose, stuck to an intersection of brick and concrete walls

Finds uncanny home
a rose nestled between bricks
concrete has wet spots

Big break

close up photo of white aralia flowers on a tree

Plants in a dry state,
grateful for a drought relief—
a nation in debt.

Full circle

photo of dead flowers on the ground along with one fresh flower

Trees cleansing themselves
shed dead skin and dry blossoms
retrieve life through death.

Bloom

closeup photo of the flowers on a mint plant

Roses have passed on,
my garden mint bears flowers—
little joys of life.