all life ends in death
worldly things are left behind
how much is enough
what we hold on to - owns us
letting them go - set us free
2022.07.31: vanity
Category: tanka
2022.05.30: meaningless
flags flying graveside
yet nothing done to end wars
need more flags next year
lives taken can’t be restored
only lasting peace honors
2022.04.05: respite
sunshine on puddles
an opening in the rain
then the clouds close ranks
given drought like conditions
no one complains about rain
2022.03.27: illumined
paradox of life
those who don’t think they can see
ask and receive sight
but those who think they can see
remain blind their entire life
2022.03.20: reckoning
now is a good time
neither too late nor early
turn and face the Truth
it’s too late after death comes
reconcile while there’s still time
Longing For Water 