Autumn’s Evolution

In morning darkness 

Leaves transforming, preparing 

For winter to come 

Proactively Dealing With Fear

Proactive or not

Fear demands our attention

This calm, Autumn night

There are times I hate waking up

Dawn’s aggressive touch

Forcing me up from my sleep

Unwelcome, awake 

Exploring Downtown Seattle

My home was once there
The outward shape is still there
And yet, it’s transformed

Walking these old streets
Visions of dirty concrete
Echoes of our past

Grime and poverty
Once marked these streets with their truth
Now airbrushed away

Walking with dear friends
Explorations of this past
Amongst my future

A positive haiku for your Tuesday

A new day begins

Full of opportunity

Don’t let your fears win

Seeking Tranquility

As I still my mind

I’m seeking tranquility

In this autumn night

Pursuing Excellence 


Believe in God’s light

Become the best I can be 

Pursue excellence 

Ownership is Empowerment

Ownership gives strength

The problems of someone else
Will never get solved

A haiku which considers the importance of owning our problems, and empowering ourselves to find solutions.

Reality and Possibility

possibility
Where is the boundary
Between reality
And possibility?

The Colors Of Dawn

There’s so much despair

We can fail to see beauty

The colors of dawn