Above the garden
First time I see the flowers
Bloom on the tall tree

In the dark forest
A solitary branch is lit
By the morning sun

Wet green forest
Puddles on my floor
By the open door

Sponsored By

Iraq Familiarization training
Is sponsored by
The Stability Operations (So) Division
Of the School of Professional Area Studies (Spas-).
There will be opportunities for spirited interaction
Designed for you to survive well
The first 90 seconds
And to avert unintended offense,
Not the intended
Or the already offended,
But a little skeptical of all you hear
Once you pass through the air kiss of
The Hotel "Golden Tulips" in Amman
On your way in and out
To the moon over the Rec. Center
Don't be surprised to be surprised
Hoping to survive well
The last 90 seconds.

A gentle rain falls
Crossing intense-green grass
To the Iraq-prep class

A cool rain falls
On the first day of class
At 58-years old

From under the eaves
Pretty swallows leave drops
On picture windows

The sun mounts the peak
From a tall perch the finch
Now looks for shade

In the desert sun
Butterfly lights on flower
By the swimming pool