Sky Fire [Haiku]

the sky 's afire:
a day's death throes;
bugs mourn loudly.

With Kung Fu Grip [Haiku]

the monkey stops
halfway up a cable climb
to inspect its toes.

Barbwire Bee-Eater [Senryū]

a bee-eater lands
 on a barbed wire fence
  for a cozy rest.

Crash / Landing [Haiku]

the pelican flares
 to land on a branch
  with barely a bounce.

Wildflower Glade [Haiku]

the glade is ringed
in yellow wildflowers:
astir with bees.

Mexican Sunflower [Haiku]

the sunflower
catches warm afternoon sun,
but bees aren’t impressed.

Flowering Cane [Haiku]

sugarcane waves
with the passing of cars:
silver tassels mussed.

After the Rain [Haiku]

after Spring rains,
 puddles throw reflections 
  of light-fringed clouds.

Pile of Sleeping Cats [Haiku]

counting ears
 to learn how many cats,
  but how deep 's the pile?