River Differences (Or, Follow Your Lazy) [Senryū]

nature makes no
straight rivers; men make none
 that meander.

Camouflage, Not! [Haiku]

a squirrel chitters;
its black body against
 the ash gray tree.

DAILY PHOTO: Flowers in Lalbagh Garden

Sunrise Fisherman [Haiku]

sunrise orange
sparkles on the lake;
lone fisher casts nets

DAILY PHOTO: Scenes from Shakadang Trail

Quiet Harbor [Haiku]

a quiet harbor
keeps choppy seas at bay,
 but all boats are out.

Winter Moon [Haiku]

thin moon crescent 
shines brightly on a
cold, winter night.

Dueling Colorful [Haiku]

Butterfly shows off
its luminous blue wings
 to hot pink flowers.

Sneaky Sun [Free Verse]

A small arc of sun
stands above the trees

Like the tufts of hair
that give away the
hiding boy who can’t
judge hairdo height.

The next time I turn around,
I see Sun -- fully out and
stalking up behind me,
   looming larger.