Modern Life – Page 26 – Carl Setzer: Word Shaper

Exploring Home

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

A gentle breeze blows

Branches scrape against my house

This brusque goose-like cry

Startles me abruptly

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.

There is no such thing
As too much compassion
Sunlight calls to me

Life’s complexities
Tranquility’s opposite
Argued with moonlight

Always keep growing
Study other’s successes
Yes, success leaves clues

I refuse to stagnate. I seek growth.

Moonlight hides from me

Behind the rain laden clouds

Spots on my glasses

The hidden moonlight
Obscured from my view by clouds
Now to attain sleep

And now, and good night to you all.