Simply...Haiku

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Sunday, May 14, 2006

Mothers' Day Haiku

In the cold we met you cradled me to your breast your smile brought me joy In the cold you left I no longer feel your arms still I see your smile Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, March 14, 2006

March Madness

You know March is here when winds blow incessantly causing March Madness Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, March 9, 2006

Narcissus

Narcissus bowing giving thanks to the spring sun in reverent worship Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, March 8, 2006

What Is A Haiku?

Haiku A Japanese lyric verse form having three unrhymed lines of five, seven, and five syllables, traditionally invoking an aspect of nature or the seasons. A poem written in this form. When writing haiku I try to say as much as I can with an economy of words. I know that many times they are hard to understand but that is the fun of it, seeing if people can get the hidden meaning in it. Here is an example of one of mine... Nightsounds like music--5 are wrapped up in humid air--7 you leave me... Sign in to see full entry.

Cranes

Cranes fly overhead gliding on warm wind currents temperatures will fall This is a picture of Japanese tapestry. Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, March 3, 2006

Silvery Stars

Bright silvery stars hang in a black velvet sky I reach to touch you Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, March 1, 2006

Cottonwood Leaves

Stifling hot air blowing through Cottonwood leaves music on the wind As a young girl living in Texas, I used to lay under the huge Cottonwood tree in our yard. The hot Texas wind would blow through the leaves making a wonderful sound, lulling me to sleep. Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, February 28, 2006

Kundalini

Rise Kundalini travel the sacred highway enter heaven's door Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, February 26, 2006

Scissortail

A Scissortail warns of new green leaves and flowers yet hiding from view Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, February 25, 2006

Sandalphon

Angel Sandalphon weaving garlands out of prayers for the heads of men Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, February 24, 2006

Maidens Dance

Ancient standing stones echoes of mystical chants redhaired maidens dance Sign in to see full entry.

Falling Leaves

Falling golden leaves clutter a winding walkway carpet for bare feet Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, February 23, 2006

Anxiety

A life on the edge of anxiety and fear help is elusive If you suspect that you or someone you know suffers from depression, anxiety, phobias or panic try the following quick test: Do you find yourself breaking out in the "sweats" in specific situations? Do you feel nervous or panicky in situations in which it is not appropriate? Have you learned to restrict your life in some way to avoid nervousness? Have you developed "rituals" which are intended to ward off anxiety or panic? Do you have... Sign in to see full entry.

Rays Shining

Rays shining through trees illuminating my path guiding me homeward Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, February 22, 2006

Beautiful Being

Beautiful Being Darling of the unseen world bringing joy to all Sign in to see full entry.

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