Category: Daily Haiku

I adore the simplicity, as well as the challenge of Haiku. The constraints focus my mind, seeking out the essence of the moment, feeling, notion, distilling it to brilliant singularity.

My goal: to post at least one haiku a day.

A #MondayMotivation #Haiku For You 

Carl Setzer2 Comments

It’s Monday morning

Such potential awaits us 

Now, what will you do?

Carpet diem, as the adage goes. Seize this day! What will you make of it? I hope something grand. 

The Pursuit of Excellence: a #Haiku

Carl Setzer3 Comments

This rainy darkness

The sun has not yet risen

Pursue excellence

There’s so much to accomplish early in the day. Before others are awake and the manic vigor rages forth. I love this time of day, when potential feels unlimited. When I’m bounded solely by my ambition.

What’s your favorite time of day?

Tonight’s Haiku: An Evening Walk

Carl Setzer4 Comments

Walking near the shore

Sunlight gracefully setting

My mind is swirling

It’s been a rough couple of days. A few moments of peace were very welcome. Walking and writing poetry connect me to the greater grace of the universe. And I’m grateful.

I’m grateful for you, too, dear readers. The likes and comments make me feel like I add value to your lives with my shaped words. So, thank you for reading, liking and commenting! It lightens the heavier loads in my life.

A Monday Early Morning Haiku 

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A street shines just outside my window. The quiet of this suburb, both home and alien.