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 Seahawks Haiku

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Fans with explosives
The Seahawks have a new win
Evening distortions
Tonight’s haiku is inspired by my neighbors who are loudly celebrating the Seahawks win.

#Insecurities: A #Haiku

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Meditating on things that hamper growth. Insecurities fill that for me. Especially as they’re often unfounded and irrational, to the point of annoyance. Well, that’s how I feel when I can step back and look set them rationally. 

Writing is one way I cope. Putting them down on paper helps me deeply. 

Also, this shows me the power of daily affirmations. Taking the time to deliberately challenge these destructive mental models…actually, proactively challenging them, is important. Stay ahead of the corrosion. 

A Seattle Autumn: A Haiku

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As I look skyward

The memories fill my mind

Seattle’s autumns

This autumn night: tonight’s #haiku

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Leaves in the darkness
As the trees prepare to sleep
Stars peeking through clouds

Today definitely felt like autumn. Wearing sweaters, finding my gloves and scarves, all signs the fall is here. For me, it’s a happy feeling. What about you?

Devouring Rage

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We devour rage

And it seeps into our bones

One tweet at a time 

A meditation on modern culture. Am I off base? What do you think? 

~Carl 

Walking at Twilight

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Walking at twilight
The sense of forward motion
My tranquility

I value my evening walks. They bring me focus and settle down my more manic moments. Often, I listen to podcasts. Today, though, I opted for music. Spotify is glorious if you love music like I do.