My Mother’s Comforts

 

The convergence 

of fallowness

and an infusion 

of tea

can yield 

the most unexpected of results.

Within A Matcha Moment

 

Even though the mind

continues to scurry 

through the familiar byways 

it pauses long enough 

to realize it.

Murciélago

 

My cat has a face

of a brindled murciélago 

and a corazón 

of down.

Driving to Work

 

While wandering 

in the thicket 

of my thoughts 

I return to my life 

at the song of

the swaying magnolias.

Drinking Honey Orchid Dancong

 

Like the unfurling 

tea leaves of many hues

the words

will emerge 

of their own accord.

Teaism

 

It is continually yielding lessons on how to live.

Rediscovering Grandfather Style Tea

 

• The languor of tea leaves 
• unfurling 
• amassing in sediments
• over successive brews.