(disposition — a haiku chain) Temper lava flows mind’s rumbling thunder ebbs calm sense cools blind rage Dark clouds in my mind scatter like frightened blackbirds in love’s warm embrace   (Kyushu — a haiku chain) Flashes of countryside flickering images through window murmuring Shinkansen Climbing Mount Aso hissing plumes of toxic fumes temper my slow ascent   (home — a haiku chain) Mile high metal tube contrail ribbons trace the sky floating dreams of home Windy chills swoop in chiming raindrops announce coming winter snow   (Malaysian desserts — a haiku chain) Blue stained pulut rice golden caramel kaya…