1
evening tea
washing the dust from my mind
then, work
—january 23
2
early birthday dinner
Buddha’s delight and a root beer float
not bad
—january 24
3
birthday eve morning
bleary-eyed from a long night
of the neighbors’ remodeling
4
crisp afternoon
talking on about nothing
sun dripping through the live oak
5
lunar new year
stuffed with chocolate chip muffins
I throw the cat a sock
—january 25
6
as usual
upstairs: stomp stomp stomp stomp stomp
3 a.m.
7
birthday wish:
don’t walk on my ceiling all night
crazy neighbor
—january 26
8
mint green tea
the scent of clear sunlight
and potential
—january 27
9
lunch-hour traffic
the shadows of the trees
stand still
—january 28
This Week in Poetry is an experiment in journaling through poetry, and sharing micro-moments of my life and writings, every week for a whole year. Thanks for coming along for part of the journey.
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Photo Credits
Photos: Crystal.