nature makes no
straight rivers; men make none
that meander.
River Differences (Or, Follow Your Lazy) [Senryū]
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the bee wallows
in pollen like a drunk
sprawls on a bar’s floor.

the sunflower
that bows its head in the sun
feels pensive.

a muscular tree
poses with limbs outstretched;
shrubs are unimpressed.

eyeing the mountain
like it’s defeated you once,
and may again.

the grass sways,
while skyscrapers stand stiffly:
so impressive, the grass!