Tonight’s Haiku

every bouquet 
begins with a single stem
blessings of springtime

This morning I went for a walk in Edmonds, one of my favorite things to do. I came across these daffodils, then came up with this haiku later.

Daily haiku: February 9, 2025

a few hints of snow
guarded by the bitter cold
graced by the starlight

Tonight’s Haiku: February 7, 2025

in the winter's sky 
mountains rising through the wind
beyond bitter cold

“Freedom” by Langston Hughes

Langston Hughes

My fellow blogger, Michele Lee, posted this classic poem by Langston Hughes. A very powerful one, and one that’s relevance is still strong.

Freedom
by Langston Hughes

Freedom will not come
Today, this year
            Nor ever
Through compromise and fear.

Head over to her blog to read the rest. It’s well worth your time.

Tonight’s Haiku: January 31, 2025

this winter rainfall 
gently upon the rooftop
silence of the night

Today’s Haiku: January 26, 2025

sunlight in the cold
bitter frost upon the grass
the grace of my coat

It’s been a cold couple of days here on the PNW. Looks like it’s been quite cold (brutal?) throughout a lot of the US. I’ve had the additional annoyance of fighting a nasty and belligerent cold. The remaining symptom: coughing. I’ve had to reschedule one dentist appointment, and that looks like it’ll become two. Sigh…

I hope 2025 has been kinder to you.

Today’s Haiku: December 17, 2024

this cold rain
amidst barren trees
a rose blooms

Today’s haiku, December 3 2024

walking near the shore
under the autumnal dusk
glorious colors

An evening haiku

the newest of nights 
moon rises above the trees
fresh ink upon my page

This came to me as I was winding down for bed last night.

I hope each of you has a wonderful week.