Leftovers

Close up photo of water droplets on the leaves of a rose bush.

Lingering on leaves,
mere hours after morning frost:
droplets; so doubtful.

Happy

Close up photo of a bunch of wood sorrel weeds with bright yellow flowers.

Joyously vibrant,
blanketing my garden bed,
common winter weed.

Warmth

Close up photo of the leaves and flower of a citrus plant, taken from below the plant, overlooking the winter sun shining down from a cloudless sky.

A protective arm
wrapping around tiny limbs;
winter sun on plants.

Co-living

Close up photo of the bright yellow flowers of the mustard plant, taken on a sunny day.

The sun never scorns
at flowers that are yellow;
nature complements.

Flowering

Close up photo of almond flowers, with the winter sun in the background.

Nurtured by the sun:
first flowers of the season;
smiling mother, earth.