Thunder

The following “Haiku from Index Cards” arise from storms.

thunderclap

from the verandah

I bow to God

             (written 1990, published 1992)

thunderclap—

starlings rush

from the coast madrone

             (written 2012, published 2014)

thunderclap—

the butterfly’s shadow fades

from the banana leaf

             (written 1994, published 2003)

thundershower—

the ceiling fan

comes to a stop

             (written 2013, published 2021)

thundersnow—

the price of roses

on Valentine’s Day

             (written 2014, published 2021)

thunder—

the empty hammock

swaying

             (written 2000, published 2001)