Silver shimmering 

on the water is more real

than the coins you chase  

The crane takes wing so

angelically awkward as 

it shambles onward 

Berate and browbeat 

like some imperialist 

of yore, but just wait  

Templates for temple 

building don't include guidance 

for constant worship 

A dead butterfly

pinned to a board for display

tells half a story  

In the orchard stands 

an ancient oak that dwarfs all 

in mystical grace

Sometimes darkness will

get the better of you and set 

a body supine