Stray Birdsong

Morning chorus Two birds sing; Balcony duet ~~~~~~~~~ Song of morning Bird psalm alleluia; Thanksgiving prayer ~~~~~~~~~ Odd couple here By lift door; Quarrel in pursuit ~~~~~~~~~ New food court Menus to go; Brisk business ~~~~~~~~~ Soft ice cream Delightful flavours; Frolic with glee ~~~~~~~~~ Words on rice paper Calligraphy speaks; Discerning moves ~~~~~~~~~ Japanese haiku Zen in a trance; Cryptic frog pond ~~~~~~~~~ Sound of water Dish washing grooves; After meal thanksgiving ~~~~~~~~~ Dinner setting Guests seat around; Small talk punctuates ~~~~~~~~~ Joy comes Sorrow leaves; Grief be brief ~~~~~~~~~ Code and symbol Not much more; Secret line ~~~~~~~~~ Leon a Enriquez 19 August 2015 Singapore