Forget Not Mama: Haiku

When you forget her

Mama’s dogwood seeds and they
still grow, she’s aware.
OR
be aware
OR
be alert.

Forest Bathe Without Yoga Mats: Haiku

Setting: I saw a photo of a forest bathing group. Everyone was using yoga mats. That confused me, so I wrote this:

As you forest bathe,/
touch earth. Feel dew, dirt and life/
on your hands, feet. Live.