the tree that changed its mind

 my schoolmasters’

uproarious nicknames 

are long dead

ultimately was the one word 

that they failed teach me 

 cactus bloom

just what is the point

is answered

 the cat and i 

we have a routine 

me and the cat

 the butterfly’s wings

become one become two

and to think

 death bed

the kite catches the breeze

i follow through

 if there’s a draught

it’s probable an open door

to another room

 one petal fell

cherry viewing is cancelled

just look at the mess

 we note the passing

of every leaf flowing past

our future tense

 sunbathing

the shadow of a vapour trail

spoils the moment 

 don’t you dare

replies with did did 

didn’t you

 many paths where

the bees branch out

- a moment