1. Rain teasingly falls

on thirsty sharp-set soil, while

thunder roars assent.

2. As blades of grass stretch

fondled by the sun’s fingers

jealous shade steals in.

3. A solitary

drop of winter’s rain tumbles

into crystal grace.

4. Tall, slender cedars

weave and sway maneuvering

within winter’s winds.

5. A cold ladybug

crawling toward her home breaks a

brittle blade of grass.