Deep Inside

Robin and squirrel play in front of me
rotation brings the sun
full moon bays
before
the tide of things
only a ripple
open the leaves of desire

When Grandpa Came to Live with Us

Grandpa came to live with us. He took out his teeth at night and put 'em in a jar. He did other strange things. In the morning, he'd sit in the corner with his eyes closed and hands folded across his lap. I said, "He's asleep!". "No,", Mom said, "he's meditating.". "But he's not lifting off the ground!".