Iris [haiku]
May 28, 2023
First iris blooms in spring morning ecstasy that beckons summer’s birth Photos taken in my front yard last week.
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Oeuvre Hitherto [haiku]
December 18, 2022
worn exterior bulged with ideas inside my journal, my life Photo of my commonplace book from my personal collection.
Misty Morn
November 7, 2022
Fog muddled boundaries between lake and sky. Six mallards, dark specks on the grey lake, chattered in a group; one lone male sat on the far side of the path. Blackbirds squawked, sparrows chirped; all obscured by the grey above. In the fervor of this curious weather, the lake was alive with fowl exhortation. A … More Misty Morn
Writing in the Dark
August 13, 2022
storm clouds hide full moon veiled, yet faith believes clouds part, enlightened Photo by Hulki Okan Tabak courtesy of Unsplash
Teal [haiku]
July 17, 2022
Summer’s lush greenness Thrust into blue skies above Colors sight and mood Inspiration thanks go to The Alchemist Studio for their intriguing question that prompted this haiku. Please check them out for beautiful pottery, great mythological stories, and interesting interactions. Photo taken from my front yard.
Twice Blessed [haibun]
January 28, 2022
What brings joy to my cat’s heart I wonder? A loose hair tie on the floor to play with? Or an unexpected tuna treat? What about the squirrels outside? A playmate to chase in circles up a tree? A cozy nest to share up high? What about the random deer who saunters through the yard? … More Twice Blessed [haibun]
Transitions
December 13, 2021
autumn leaves fallen half-moon plays in wind-swept clouds changes fill the air Photo by Pawel Czerwinski courtesy of Unsplash
On Edge
November 7, 2021
Daily journaling is the marginalia of my life’s story Image from Reading with a Pencil by Austin Kleon, an interesting take on marginalia. A poem by Billy Collins you might enjoy is titled Marginalia. Additionally, you might want to check out The Marginalian an eclectic collection of essays on works of literary and visual arts.
Prayer [haiku]
October 7, 2021
red squirrel pauses from nut hunt, sits on hind legs front paws held in prayer Photo courtesy of Pixabay.
Ephemeral [haiku]
August 18, 2021
cool August morning prelude to hot afternoon ephemeral breeze Graphic is an original watercolor painting.
Wind Rush 