
turbulent upstream -
the river grows wide & deep,
becoming placid

turbulent upstream -
the river grows wide & deep,
becoming placid

boulders in a pond
look like rocky islands
in tranquil seas


clouds in the valley
look like water at the shore
on a gorgeous day


cliffside bamboo
becomes a sumi-e
when clouds roll in





mountain magpie
flits from post to post,
skirting our camp

fringed by clouds,
the valley sat under blue —
but not for long

the cattle afar
turn sharp eyes upon me,
and i know they’re wild

monochrome moth,
but for its yellow cape,
looks pencil drawn