Cactus

Stark
dry land
wilderness
bronze dust as far
as the eye can see.
Yet brave green arises
prickly needles poking
stabbing all those unaware.
and yet 'tis beautiful despite pain
majestic conqueror of the desert.

shared with dVerse

Spring Calling

 for dVerse

Spring green grass and spring soft wind
Shower me with greetings
While spring new tulips bloom up to the sky

I see them from my window
I see them from my car
In hurry-flurry moments; I see them

Calling, calling: Come out, come out

Puss

soft boots
terrible claws
all the armor you need
for a war against an ogre
mouse turned