Posted this haiku on my Instagram page this morning. Exploring minimalism, the essence of haiku, combining it with a modernistic design. To accomplish this, I opted for a Helvetica-esque font, right alignment, and no ornamentation. I hope you like it.
Tag: poetry
My Design Sensibility
white space my best friend
crisp clarity is my goal
not one extra word
Such is my ascetic: minimalism, concise clarity. Inspired by modernist and Swiss Style, I prefer crisp fonts, lots of free, open white space.
Hope: Tonight’s Haiku
as I gaze skyward
those cold little points of light
sing to me of hope
In these violent and cruel times, I seek out hope. I believe humanity has a future, and it’s better than this. I believe….
Haiku, May 30, 2020
a day filled with rain
I avoid the damp puddles
circles flow outwards
A day of rain and thunder, such an abnormally in Seattle. Well, not the rain; that’s still quite common. Yet today I opted to forgo my evening walk. Just wasn’t in the mood to be soaked, cold and shivering.
Tonight’s Haiku: May 19, 2020
Poem In My Pocket Haiku Challenge
Posted this poem on Instagram earlier today. I love responding to challenges.
Come and follow me there, too!
Today’s Black History Month Meditation: Kwame DawesÂ
This reminds of great advice given to me by myriad mentors: to become a better writer, read more, read deeply, delight in great writing.
To learn more about Kwame Dawes, check out his bio on Poetry Foundation.
A haiku about self doubts
garbage in my brain
insecurity’s drivel
damaging my dreams
So many negative feelings. Why things lije self doubt dominates our brain cycles eludes me. But I seek to overcome this.
Today’s Black History Month Poet: Gil Scott-Heron
Probably best know for “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised“, Scott-Heron hugely influenced Rap and Hip-Hop. His work captured the array of emotions describing the urban black culture of the moment.
Today’s Black History Month Poet: Alice Walker
Review
Ah, the legendary Ms. Walker! I admire so much about her work, I would need much more time to write her a worthy bio. Fortunately, the good folks at the Poetry Foundation have us covered.