Word of the Day Challenge: River

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My contribution to today’s Word of the Day Challenge: River.

this tranquil motion
combined destructive power
river’s dual nature

A river, though sometimes calm and tranquil, and sometimes raging through storms, always erodes it’s surroundings. No matter the gentleness of the moment, there’s inexorable change, micron by micron, creating canyons and corroding mountains. Water’s gentleness is deceptive.

Early Morning, June27, 2020

an ocean of sound

boldly starting the day

the sky remains dark

Pre-dawn tones, birds and insects chatter, apart yet together. Robins, crickets, then crows: acoustic motion across my consciousness.

Saturday morning, just a few more days left of June. Many types of chronological motion, too, greying my hair. Speaking to me of near ancient memories. Ancient, at least, in terms of humanity, of human life-spans. 

Summer Afternoon Haiku

Daisey on my walk, June 25, 2020

call of summer light

feeding of vigorous life

ready for fresh rains

A Summertime Haiku

jaunty tunes

wheels bearing

iced confections

Summertime is upon us. It’s definitely arrived in Seattle, though looks like it might pause this weekend. I hope you’re feeling the pleasent joys summer brings.

Seattle Memories

Calming coolness upon me

Memories of walking, early morning, Seattle

Along the peak of Capitol Hill

Downwards through the city

Before urban life starts

Before thousands of coffee cups

Deliver their payloads

Of productivity

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My contribution to today’s Word of the Day Challenge: Theme

My contribution to today’s Word of the Day Challenge: Theme.

dawn crawls through trees

red skies setting the theme

hope within the new

Early Morning, June 23, 2020

outside my window

silent darkness 

tranquility

Haiku, June 22, 2020

petal dynamics

unfolding in the sunlight

grace in thankfulness

Morning Haiku, June 17, 2020

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ascending the curve
sunlight climbing the mountains
dancing cosmic orbs

A Tuesday Haiku

Humanity’s child

Born of electrons’ motion

Will flowers be loved?



Discussing Artificial Intelligence with a friend I wonder if AI will be our contribution to the universe. If Fermi’s Paradox will be overcome by humanity in spite of our drive towards insanity.

I wonder…