Proactive or not
Fear demands our attention
This calm, Autumn night
Category: Poetry
Our Delight In Cruelty
Such savage cruelty
That we delight so much in
A brutal winter
In this age we distain grace and compassion, claiming it weak.
A Rainy Night: Tonight’s Haiku
Outside it is dark
Tapping sound from my drain spout
Water flowing down
An Energizing Haiku For Monday
So, I’m seeking out
An inspired, joy filled life
Vibrant energy
I hope this new start, into a new week, comes filled with promise.
Autumn’s Gracefulness
Leaves upon the grass
Trees releasing the summer
Autumn’s gracefulness
I delight in autumn. The leaves with vibrant colors, cool, crisp air. For new, it’s deeply beautiful.
There are times I hate waking up
Dawn’s aggressive touch
Forcing me up from my sleep
Unwelcome, awake
Exploring Downtown Seattle
My home was once there
The outward shape is still there
And yet, it’s transformed
Walking these old streets
Visions of dirty concrete
Echoes of our past
Grime and poverty
Once marked these streets with their truth
Now airbrushed away
Walking with dear friends
Explorations of this past
Amongst my future
A Saturday morning haiku
Dawn has now long passed
Life’s demands now driving me
And, thus, I’m rising
Awaken, my friends, and seize this day.
Tonight I’m Thankful
Sharing thankfulness
So many blessings this night
Filled with gratitude
A positive haiku for your Tuesday
A new day begins
Full of opportunity
Don’t let your fears win
Carl Setzer: Word Shaper 