2022.01.22: singular

Christmas cactus, Jan ‘22

life is here then gone 
beauty and admirer too 
who will tell the tale 

that doesn’t make it less real 
be grateful and live fully 

2022.01.21: warmup

sunrise through window, Jan ‘22

through gaps in tree line
sunrise reaching inside house
warming depths of soul

2022.01.20: late bloomer

Schlumbergera bridgesii, Jan ‘22

little late this year
blooming when days are shortest
the Christmas cactus

2022.01.19: full moon

shadow play, Jan ‘22

late night visitor
casting her light through skylight
I capture myself

2022.01.18: give me a break

going on three years 
finally feeling effects 
line at pharmacy 

people loudly complaining 
to staff who have worked non stop 

PS: Thank you to all who serve and assist the public in trying circumstances. Please forgive our lack of civility. We have forgotten our upbringing. May our forbears Rest In Peace.