poetry, prose, and photography
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.
Today’s work commands
My focus and energy
Spring’s blossoms appear
There’s so much greed for my attention. It’s easy to get lost within it all, losing sight of the important things. I strive to step out of that mental swirl, too see the world around me. What about you?
Rain marching downwards
Gravity’s relentless draw
Early morning thoughts
Why do we loathe such
These creatures that adapt well
To our wastefulness
Squirrels, rats, myriad insects, and so many other creatures that have adapted well to living in the shadow of humanity. These we loathe, finding beauty in those struggling to find a place in the world we’re rapidly changing.
Between light and dark
Where love and anguish loiter
With snow upon leaves
There are many fears
They will never be lonely
I can leave them be
It’s so hard, sometimes, to disentangle from my fears. They are so deeply interwoven into my life. Yet I’ve rooted out many over the years.
May you be freed from fear’s inertia. From its attempts to rob you of joy and wonder.
And may your Sunday recharge and invigorate you.
I seek the boldness
To ask critical questions
Even the hard ones
Still an aspiration. As I thrive in consensus and harmony, this is particularly hard. Pushing into discomfort for the sake of growth will always be challenging.
Seeking elegance
Fine stationary and pens
Classical styling
Another morning
Dreaming crafting the greatest future
Sitting silently
Moonlight hides from me
Behind the rain laden clouds
Spots on my glasses
Carl Setzer: Word Shaper 