A Valentines Day Haiku

romances evolve

old man and woman hold hands

watching the sunset

I hope your Valentines Day is everything you hope for and need.

Haiku, August 2, 2020

another day past

feeling the grace of sunlight

soon, petals will fall

  • I love the flowers i see on my walks. This one out from yesterday. Today I didn’t get out. My right foot ended up with some brutal blisters. Make sure your shoes fit right, and aren’t too worn. They’ll thank you for it. 

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.

Today’s Black History Month Meditation: Audre Lorde

Audre Lorde quote

I adore this quote. I, too, see self-care as a radical act, Ms. Lorde’s words sing to me. I

James Baldwin: Today’s Black History Month Poet

James Baldwin Quote

This Baldwin poem resonates with me. Love’s grace comes with great power, inspiring fears and conquering cowardice. 

As Autumn Approaches: A Haiku

hands held in the night

comforting in the darkness

as autumn approachesa

A little haiku i wrote a few months back. I thought it reflects a key part of what love is. Especially the kind of love that lasts for decades. 

Memories 

Down from my window  

Thousands of lights, lives 

Alone before sleep 

Remembering nights alone in my apartment looking out over the city. Not an elegant view, but I y think Kerouac should’ve been comfortable. 

Tonight’s Haiku: The Pain of Children


The pain of children 

When adults won’t prevent it 

I don’t understand

A Meditation On Love: A Haiku

Love is many things
Over and under rated
Creates joy and pain

 

An early evening haiku

With darkness falling

The sun shining from down low

Easily through trees