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.

Hints of Spring

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as crocuses bloom
February nearly done
the air still quite cool

Flowers are pushing their way above the soil. Yet most of the trees remain barren. But one I saw today has a riot of small blossoms. Change continues, as it does.

Haiku Response To Today’s FOWC

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one upon the wire
the crow’s colleague in the trash
staunchest of allies

Here’s my contribution to the Fandango Word of the Day Challenge: Staunch.

Awoke to Birdsong

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awoke to birdsong
slowly the sun rises
hinting at springtime

The birds were quite boisterous this morning. Looks like spring is nearly here. Though this hasn’t been that burial of a winter around here, I am ready for spring. Are you?

Surprised By Sunlight

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Afternoon Sunlight


surprised by sunlight
after so much morning rain
this lightness of being

Winter Berries

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Elderberries

winter bares food, too
and the birds know where to seek
so life continues

Found these berries on a recent walk. Summer, of course, bursts with live giving foods for all. Winter, it seems, is more stealthy. But food is present!

Hint’s Of Spring

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through the cold air
in the winter sunlight
hints of spring awake

Took the featured image while on my walk today in downtown Edmonds (WA).

Moonlight’s Grace

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Moonlight

moonlight’s grace
dancing downwards through the firs
boughs move in the breeze

This photo was shot on my Samsung S9 last night. I am quite pleased with this. Amazing what we can do with our phones!