Mountain Sunset

night moving westward

the sky brightening briefly

this cool autumn air

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As Day Becomes Night

as day becomes night

and the hemlocks fade from view

the song of wind chimes

This is an experiment with animations in Adobe Spark. I like how this turned out. What do you think?

Scent of Old Books

scent of old books: a haiku
scent of old books: a haiku

scent of old books
espresso machine’s song
hints of jazz piano

I spent many hours of my mid-twenties wandering Seattle’s bookstores and coffee shops. Fond, fond memories. Though a challenging time, mainly financial, I enjoyed that time. Traveling into Seattle became more and more challenging over the years since I returned to Lynnwood. It looks dramatically different, and I haven’t been down since the pandemic started. Puget Sound’s north end holds its charms, too. Just different ones. Evolutions, I guess.

Early Morning Fog: A Haiku

Early Morning Fog: A Haiku
Early Morning Fog

Early morning fog
Autumn diffusing the dawn
Delightful silence

Early Morning Fog

Early morning fog
Autumn diffusing the dawn
Delightful silence

Walking at Sunset

Walking at sunset
Light dances upon the trees
Squealing children play

Late Night Haiku 

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Comfort from the Dark

As I move through dusk

The cool darkness comforts me

From the past’s echos

September Moves In

September moves in
sunlit days becoming rare
the scent of autumn

Morning Sunlight

Morning sunlight

Under the cool autumn breeze

I resist waking

A lovely autumn morning in Seattle. Blue skies, mostly white clouds, though there are a few darker ones. The demands of my day finally rouse me. My tea welcomes me back to life.