Finally Summer!

Approaching mid June... cold days lingered on for so long
in New York area. But finally, the last Sakura turned to
leaves and the graceful Iris holds up the pods, promising
next year's return.

birds chirping
earlier than usual
forcast of a very hot day

小鳥まで　早起きするや　酷暑の日


ceiling fan...
afternoon nap,
a slow day of June

扇風機　眠りをさそう　六月の午後


It's been many years since Mother passed away.
But her Kimono still bears scent of camphor.

rearranging the closet
mother's kimono
bears camphor still

ころもがえ　母の着物の　樟脳のかおり