Competition

In a fierce face-off
between nature and mankind
plants outgrow buildings

Mighty high

Reaching for the skies
as a bird quenching from clouds
overgrown buildings

Caged, from behind bars,
peeking through, expecting change,
awaits freedom—spring.

Hidden in plain sight
on Victorian backdrop
a blossom in spring

Just another morn
ominous as a calm dorm
in city of storm