Seasonal Stress

though the frost persists
spring pushes its petals through
filled with rays of hope

The Geese Say It’s Spring

snowy petals fall
as spring goslings first appear
(seasoned mockery)

is this for me, Mom?
the perfect kitty setting
for my striped haunches

rainy Mother's Day
(cantaloupe aches for planting)
my babies: plants, pets

crabapple blossoms
create a cute kitty cave
on a cool May morn

self-portrait art show
for my two youngest daughters
sunflower, glass shine

first day of first job
(the best COVID milestone)
let us shed this slump

water brings flowers
years after they were dug out
not a nightmare, right?

blooming badminton
(a few moments of teen peace
before bickering)

this side of the glass
has me trapped like a sad pup
just begging entry