Tanka: Sapling

a heavy downpour the sapling bares each droplet stronger with fresh rain the tree will weather the storm offering shelter to young

Before You Go

"I'll be thinking of you and I'll see you again, real soon." She lingered in the doorway, waiting for a form of reciprocation she hadn't received in years. "Oh!" "Yes?" She turned, smile beaming. "Before you go, close the door. You always leave it open. Drives me crazy." "Okay sweetie. I love you."