Carl Setzer: Word Shaper

A Goodnight Haiku

Eyelids drooping down
My weariness at day’s end
Preparing for bed

Darkness comforts me
Slumber’s demands overwhelm
Sleep now command me

I seek out beauty
The glories of Washington
My ancestors speak

Look at these children
So tall, kind and wonderful
I’m filled with rich pride

This new week starting
So very many options
Soon, the mountains glow

It’s Monday, go make something great

The sky bright
Through many clouds
Moving quickly
Above the trees
Sunlight caressed
By the wind

A gentle breeze blows

Branches scrape against my house

This brusque goose-like cry

Startles me abruptly

Seattle’s grey skies
Though they filter the sunlight
Bring me peacefulness

Life is so complex
The beauty within haiku
Ah! Simplicity!

This evening creeps past
My body is now weary
Listening to the wind

I’m fighting some beastly bug. Tis time to let sleep have a go at it.