Tiger Riding for Beginners

Traveling Poet Philosopher & Occasional Wiseacre

Posted on July 20, 2023 by B Gourley

the green hills,
 lit through monsoon clouds,
  change shape before me.

Posted on July 20, 2023 by B Gourley

the path that runs
 through the millet field is
  only seen head-on.

Posted on July 19, 2023 by B Gourley

inert mosquito
 awaits the motive force  
  of summer sun.

Posted on July 19, 2023 by B Gourley

a dusty haze hangs 
 over the still desert --
  kicked up by...?

Posted on July 19, 2023 by B Gourley

twisted petals
 of frangipani blossoms
  stay one when dropping.

Posted on July 18, 2023 by B Gourley

clouds hang... 
 fixed in pond reflections, 
  or has my mind slowed?

Posted on July 17, 2023 by B Gourley

the falls dwindle.
 rain clouds in the distance.
  all eyes await the swell.

Posted on July 17, 2023 by B Gourley

dead-eyed crow,
 heat shimmers off rock...
  CAW!

Posted on July 16, 2023 by B Gourley

a slow rain starts, 
 playing jumbo leaves: nature’s 
  percussion section

Posted on July 16, 2023 by B Gourley

city streets
 under vaulted dome:
  ribbed by rain tree.