Be a rebel

Guidelines though they be,
signs, like rules, regulations
are more fun when bent.

Ageless

Despite severed roots,
budding anew like friendship,
from scratch comes nature.

A true comforter,
with warm embracing shoulder,
the oak is a friend.

Hop jump and step up,

shoulder to shoulder we move—

as dancers, soldiers.

Shedding vanity,
marking the passing of time—
winter skeletons.