Grinder

simple tools transform

a hardened case to something

the master can use

-o.o-

(The sign says “Try pounding a few of these mesquite beans”)

Grass Hut

ventilated walls

sighing in a summer’s breeze

singing in the rain

-o.o-

Shaman

spooky ol docta

moans and groans and rolls his bones

looking for answers

-o.o-

Mismanaged Growth

elephantine whorls

of cellular mutiny

absorbing pattern

-o.o-

I find this fascinating but also disturbing. The rest of the plant is normal, a standard saguaro with a couple of arm-like branches sticking out and elbowing up. Clearly, this part is all wrong, but at the same time the lines and curves draw one to stare, seeking meaning in disorder.

Motion Pause

moment containing

many moments becomes a

trace of mystery

-o.o-

Ragged Warrior

grizzled survivor

does just fine with half a wing

powered by the grace

-o.o-

In Memoriam

horizontal’s dark

gives way as the veil is passed

further up and in

-o.o-

I learned yesterday that a friend I’ve known online has passed away. Better wordsmiths than I have spoken here and here. Rest in Slack, Ximeze. We’ll meet someday, beyond the veil.

Refractors

errant rays revealed

in the softened backlit glow

light completes the bloom

-o.o-

Sunshower

liquid lightfall soothes

dryasdust traveler’s sight

glimpse of lila’s play

-o.o-

Duet

multi-winged tango

pauses, for space between notes

timeless dance on air

-o.o-