
cold winter rain
early morning darkness
I shiver, alive
A Seattleite born in Rhode Island | Pronouns: He/Him

cold winter rain
early morning darkness
I shiver, alive
standing under clouds
the squirrels and crows arguing
ancient vendettas?
I discovered the WordPress “Word of the Day” challenge a long-time ago. Getting these prompts helped keep my creative side engaged. Then the WordPress team ended that project. Fortunately, others have stepped up to keep that initiative going.
Today’s word is “vendetta“. A challenging word, especially for my focus on haiku. As I watch the crows and squirrels quibble over the breadcrumbs in my backyard, I came up with this one. I hope you enjoy it!
upon this roadside
while walking in the sunlight
the motion of life

a winter walk
calmness amongst the trees
crows chattering
This is my contribution for the Fandango One-Word Challenge. Today’s challenge word: trouble.
sunlight in the sky
within that deception
trouble is hidden

under the starlight
a momentary pause
the city grinds on
Nights in the city have a magic to them, don’t they?
resisting the wind
amidst winter’s aggressions
life’s tenacity

under damp branches
swaying underneath the breeze
stump returns to earth