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.

Tonight’s Haiku: July 14, 2020

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movement of my feet
scenes along these quiet streets
suburban whimsy

I came across the cover photo on this evening’s walk. I’ve seen it before, and really get a kick out if it.

It’s really feeling like summer in Seattle. It really hasn’t had the feel until the past few days. Fortunately, it’s not too hot. I’m truly acclimatized to these moderate climes.

My Design Sensibility

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white space my best friend

crisp clarity is my goal

not one extra word

Such is my ascetic: minimalism, concise clarity. Inspired by modernist and Swiss Style, I prefer crisp fonts, lots of free, open white space.

A Friday Morning Haiku Near Seattle

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these grey morning skies

echoing my memories

birdsong calming me

These grey, cloudy mornings are a part of my soul.  

Haiku, July 9, 2020

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dawn hidden by clouds

songbirds boldly chattering

gentle summer’s breeze

A morning after a restless night. Coffee far too late, perhaps. My ears attuned to the night, hearing so very much, sleep came with difficulty to late to be useful. Once I woke, the morning calmness and quietude spoke to me. 

Wednesday Morning Haiku

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These peaceful moments
Walking in my neighborhood
Sunlight upon clouds