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.