Divergence [Haiku]

footprints in the sand
diverge, and i wonder
if there’s a story

Monogamous Geometer [Limerick]

There once was a monogamous Geometer
who could angle in inches or kilometers.
"I do love triangles,
except love triangles,"
At orgies he was a nervous vomiter. 

Lilac-Breasted Roller [Senryū]

the Roller,
when asked its color,
said, "all of them."

Young & Old [Haiku]

bamboo, young & supple,
looms over knurly and
stunted hardwoods

Noisy Parakeets [Senryū]

noisy parakeets
loop above the neighborhood:
just flockin' around

Winter Afternoon [Haiku]

winter clouds
hang thick and low, but -yet-
 the sun burns through 

Nettle [Haiku]

i’ve seen nettles,
& i’ve felt nettles —
better the former

Bear Bouffant [Limerick]

There once was a quite sizable bear --
yet more imposing for its shaggy hair.
"If I took a shave,
I'd better fit my cave, 
but hunters would laugh, not beware."