Lessons

Close up photo of a small pea plant with two flowers, climbing on a metal fence.

In turbulent times
holding on just by a thread
peas preach to humans.

Early bloom

Close up photo of almond tree flowers with the sun setting in the background.

Camera’s ready:
spring is still a while away,
almond blossoms smile.

New beans

Photo of a veggie patch with small broad bean plants growing in rows.

True winter descends
as the last of the warmth dies
bringing forth broad beans

Smile

Photo of the afternoon sun reflecting on a choppy ocean surface.

Waters be choppy—
battling inner turmoils; still,
sea smiles at the sun.

Blah

Photo of an exhaust fan on a white ceiling with two rectangular tube light panels beside it.

Siphoning off joy,
silent fan over my head:
a sterile office.