Politics and Other Distractions
wildflowers in the yard
waiting to be mowed
in the forest
no tree grows
too fast or too high
the earth moves
on the floor
the baby sleeps
black mulch
thrown on new snow
as if that helps
in the dark
the roosters crow at threats,
real and imagined
Daryl Muranaka lives in Boston with his family. In his spare time, he enjoys aikido and taijiquan and exploring his children’s dual heritages. His first book, Hanami, was released by Aldrich Press in April 2015.