Sunday, September 27, 2009

Arrow Crab



Arrow Crab


Tucked under the red sponge

there in the reef

an arrow crab

defends his turf.


His animated toothpick body

is easy to overlook,

I smile to see

his frowning face

and fuzzy, purple, boxing-glove claws.


--bam

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Dwarf Lake Iris

Nestled in moss and leaf litter
they peek out
pale blue,
periwinkle,
and yellow to brighten
springtime forest walks.

--bam

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Never Satisfied


Never Satisfied

Swaying in its coral nest

a pink-tipped anemone,

left behind by swarms
of small green chromis,

yearns for fins.


--bam