1
the old man watches
his wife fill cups of coffee;
he finds the sugar.
2
raining and raining --
summer's reward: the rainbow.
what is for breakfast?
3
with winter in bloom,
warmth and flowers are alive,
and graves are still green.
4
the royal palace --
a sign of displaced culture.
oh, the majesty.
5
As sun and sea meet,
faces brighten in the dark
as alcohol flows.
6
birds of paradise
hiding the boy's pet rabbit.
such a mellow child.
7
i find the bracelets,
but they are for another,
as aged hands cut fruit.
8
golden fireworks;
a true midsummer night's dream
made for young lovers.
9
holding hands, watching
purple twilight and green sea;
a brilliant union.
10
so close to japan,
but this place is not made for
the cherry blossoms.
11
enjoying french toast
as i think of the friendly
australian woman.
12
i'm an old young man,
both naïve and hardened like
fried green tomatoes.
13
the haiku devolved
within the english language --
more words, less meaning.
14
the one thing i've learned:
hope to be kissed by the sun,
hope not to get burned.