<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" standalone="yes"?><rdf:RDF xmlns="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:rdf="http://www.w3.org/1999/02/22-rdf-syntax-ns#"><channel rdf:about="https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/BlogRss.aspx/SimplyHaiku"><title>Simply...Haiku - Blogit</title><link>https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/SimplyHaiku/</link><description>I hope you enjoy reading my haiku as much as I enjoy writing them.</description><sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod><sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency><sy:updateBase>2000-01-01T12:00+00:00</sy:updateBase><items><rdf:Seq><rdf:li resource="https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/SimplyHaiku/372074" /><rdf:li resource="https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/SimplyHaiku/354719" /><rdf:li resource="https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/SimplyHaiku/353200" /><rdf:li resource="https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/SimplyHaiku/352740" /><rdf:li resource="https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/SimplyHaiku/352723" /><rdf:li resource="https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/SimplyHaiku/350925" /><rdf:li resource="https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/SimplyHaiku/350291" /><rdf:li resource="https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/SimplyHaiku/350006" /><rdf:li resource="https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/SimplyHaiku/349082" /><rdf:li resource="https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/SimplyHaiku/348954" /><rdf:li resource="https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/SimplyHaiku/348796" /><rdf:li resource="https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/SimplyHaiku/348624" /><rdf:li resource="https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/SimplyHaiku/348414" /><rdf:li resource="https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/SimplyHaiku/348241" /><rdf:li resource="https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/SimplyHaiku/348112" /></rdf:Seq></items></channel><item rdf:about="https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/SimplyHaiku/372074"><title>Mothers' Day Haiku                                                         </title><link>https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/SimplyHaiku/372074</link><description>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</description></item><item rdf:about="https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/SimplyHaiku/354719"><title>March Madness                                                              </title><link>https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/SimplyHaiku/354719</link><description>You know March is here when winds blow incessantly causing March Madness</description></item><item rdf:about="https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/SimplyHaiku/353200"><title>Narcissus                                                                  </title><link>https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/SimplyHaiku/353200</link><description>Narcissus bowing giving thanks to the spring sun in reverent worship</description></item><item rdf:about="https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/SimplyHaiku/352740"><title>What Is A  Haiku?                                                          </title><link>https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/SimplyHaiku/352740</link><description>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...</description></item><item rdf:about="https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/SimplyHaiku/352723"><title>Cranes                                                                     </title><link>https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/SimplyHaiku/352723</link><description>Cranes fly overhead gliding on warm wind currents temperatures will fall This is a picture of Japanese tapestry.</description></item><item rdf:about="https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/SimplyHaiku/350925"><title>Silvery Stars                                                              </title><link>https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/SimplyHaiku/350925</link><description>Bright silvery stars hang in a black velvet sky I reach to touch you</description></item><item rdf:about="https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/SimplyHaiku/350291"><title>Cottonwood Leaves                                                          </title><link>https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/SimplyHaiku/350291</link><description>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.</description></item><item rdf:about="https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/SimplyHaiku/350006"><title>Kundalini                                                                  </title><link>https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/SimplyHaiku/350006</link><description>Rise Kundalini travel the sacred highway enter heaven's door</description></item><item rdf:about="https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/SimplyHaiku/349082"><title>Scissortail                                                                </title><link>https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/SimplyHaiku/349082</link><description>A Scissortail warns of new green leaves and flowers yet hiding from view</description></item><item rdf:about="https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/SimplyHaiku/348954"><title>Sandalphon                                                                 </title><link>https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/SimplyHaiku/348954</link><description>Angel Sandalphon weaving garlands out of prayers for the heads of men</description></item><item rdf:about="https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/SimplyHaiku/348796"><title>Maidens Dance                                                              </title><link>https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/SimplyHaiku/348796</link><description>Ancient standing stones echoes of mystical chants redhaired maidens dance</description></item><item rdf:about="https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/SimplyHaiku/348624"><title>Falling Leaves                                                             </title><link>https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/SimplyHaiku/348624</link><description>Falling golden leaves clutter a winding walkway carpet for bare feet</description></item><item rdf:about="https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/SimplyHaiku/348414"><title>Anxiety                                                                    </title><link>https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/SimplyHaiku/348414</link><description>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...</description></item><item rdf:about="https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/SimplyHaiku/348241"><title>Rays Shining                                                               </title><link>https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/SimplyHaiku/348241</link><description>Rays shining through trees illuminating my path guiding me homeward</description></item><item rdf:about="https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/SimplyHaiku/348112"><title>Beautiful Being                                                            </title><link>https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/SimplyHaiku/348112</link><description>Beautiful Being Darling of the unseen world bringing joy to all</description></item></rdf:RDF>