wrapping gifts
the dog stops panting
for a pet
saying good-bye
my hand warms
the iron gate
winter sun
lifting his round face
to catch it
“wrapping gifts” – Mainichi News Dec. 5, 2005 (No.678)
“saying good-bye” – tiny words (March 6, 2003)
“winter sun” – Manichi Daily News, March 5, 2005 (No. 669)