in a meadow
full of summer
dragonflies

a fallen leaf
swirling on the ground
before me
who knows what spirits
surround us as we go

Modern English Tanka V3 No3 Spring 2009

scent of lavender
on the breeze - slowly
each breath deepens

facing me
on this bright autumn day
two sunflowers -
for once I am happy
to reap what I've sown

Modern English Tanka V3 No3 Spring 2009

walking
through autumn leaves
I see the future
on an elemental level
as certain

Modern English Tanka V3 No3 Spring 2009

The Spring edition of Modern English Tanka is now online and you can read a selection of my recent poems by following the link and scrolling down.