Waking

Close up photo of a flower bud with the sun directly on it.

First ray of sunshine
on a windy winter’s day
flowers start to stir.

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

Safe

Photo of a veggie patch with small lettuce plants sheltered with plastic containers. There’re also luscious spinach plants in the patch.

Away from nibblers
safe in their tiny shelters,
backyard lettuces.