Dian Duchin Reed
Still Life
The two orchid plants are still alive, one year after their gifting. What’s even more wonderful is that they’re both putting out new flower stalks. Every morning I check their progress; every morning, a little longer and closer to blooming.
I’m more suited to plants in the ground outside, free to take care of themselves, with a little help when it comes to weeds or water. Not so with potted plants in the house, which are entirely dependent on me. If they fail, it may be their problem, but it’s my fault.
wildlife tunnel
under the freeway
the camera triggered
About the Author
Dian Duchin Reed is an award-winning writer, essayist, and photographer. Her books include Medusa Discovers Styling Gel (poetry, Finishing Line Press, 2009) Dao De Jing: Laozi’s Timeless Wisdom (translations, Humanitas Press, 2016), and Moonglow (haiga, haibun, and haiku, Red Moon Press, 2025) Learn more at dianduchinreed.com.