Red Amaryllis –
Just about to bloom, also ~
Ready for New Year.

Red Amaryllis –
Just about to bloom, also ~
Ready for New Year.
Old Mahonia –
Yellow racemes catch my eye ~
Bumblebee’s also.
The fight inside me –
Where, who, do I get that from ~
My Mother chose me.
New ‘phone FaceID –
Seems to be handy enough ~
When not wearing masks.
Noisy House Sparrows –
Imitating us humans ~
Cacophonous din.
Child in the manger –
Bringing Good News to the World ~
Just need to listen.
Boosted for Christmas –
Joining fellow pin cushions ~
A gift from Science.
Old smartphone dying –
You have served me well dear friend ~
Saving late night thoughts.
Leaving the Tunnel –
Solstice marking turning point ~
Brighter days ahead.
Write something each day –
No matter how trite, inane ~
Reasons to go on.