Opening

The following “Haiku from Index Cards” dwell on opening.

opening the cabin . . .

last year’s calendar

set to September

             (written 2001, published 2008)

opening the front door—

the warmth of the morning sun

through the doorknob

             (written 1990, published 1992)

opening the orchid

a little bit wider,

the weight of the bee

             (written 2007, published 2009)