feeling a chill --
the scarlet maple
spills out of itself


passing clouds
the dragonfly's shadow
now and then






afternoon tea --
the cat curls into
a square of sun


inhaling spring --
her new breast
two months old








Carol Raisfeld

















feeling a chill ... Merit award Hoshino Takashi Contest 2003, WHR
passing clouds ... HaikuBuds website
afternoon tea ...Autumn Leaves V7N5
inhaling spring ... Tempslibres
Carol Raisfeld ~ page m3