
the sun so bright
that not only water glows
but, also, the sand

the sun so bright
that not only water glows
but, also, the sand

a tree grows
out of stone ruins -
not so ancient


liquid gold flows
around rocky monoliths
and then sun sets

the sun rises
between the palm trees,
i see reflected

grass so thick & dry
that i avoid mere thoughts,
incendiary

folded butterfly
might pass for a leaf,
if not bright orange

rocky tops stand out,
above the ocean waves,
but what lies below?

mossy rocks
catch the afternoon sun:
dark & light facets

a tree on the shore,
in stony ground & briny
water, thrives!