Haiku: series 8

1.
the red grape vines grow
a grey ash fence in moonlight
merlot chilled in crystal

2.
an old mule shaved bald
in the red barn full of hay
an early first frost

3.
fresh eel, cucumber
ripe avacado and rice
warm river sun sets

4.
red monkey sleeping
in the ripe fig tree shadow
a white bandana

5.
jasmine flower
empty tea cups on bamboo
grandfather's soft snores

6.
wet ink on parchment
as blackened mink hairs harden
the banzai potted

7.
dead olive branches
encircle the sweaty brows
nike, or eros?

8.
dampened black charcoal
backdoor opened in blizzard
an eagle feather

9.
the emperor's robe
soft gold embroidered sunshine
a pauper begs alms

10.
the owl in the barn
autumn, spring, winter, summer
fresh made horse manure