last night's rain
the bird bath full
of sparrows

new leaves–
the tree growing
through a roof's remains

a boy pitching pennies
into the water basin–
lowering clouds

summer humidity:
           the circular motion
                      of the carousel

between innings–
the joy of the game
on my son's face

clearing sky
a child washes pebbles
in a puddle

ready to garden–
in the potting shed she gathers
her love handles

tornado sky
the mockingbird keeps
right on singing

midday train ride
fanning the child
with Dr. Seuss

summer evening
the woodpecker
finishes