A Saturday Morning Haiku

resisting waking

sunlight reaches my window

life keeps on moving

Another morning, life keeps moving. Onwards…

Under the Clouds

Under the Clouds

set under the clouds
my city moves through the rain
while fueled by coffee


A rainy day here, just north of Seattle. One that brings me memories of northwestern Oregon. The winter rains in Astoria where my feet were my main mode of transportation. I guess that came from the heavy weight of the rain drops along with their coldness.

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Tuesday Evening Haiku

seeking signs of spring

renewed life begins to bud

with rain less bitter

On today’s walk I focused on searching for signs of spring. Not many yet, but I found these. I expect that the signs will grow via each passing day. C

Hints of Spring

as crocuses bloom
February nearly done
the air still quite cool

Flowers are pushing their way above the soil. Yet most of the trees remain barren. But one I saw today has a riot of small blossoms. Change continues, as it does.

Haiku Response To Today’s FOWC

one upon the wire
the crow’s colleague in the trash
staunchest of allies

Here’s my contribution to the Fandango Word of the Day Challenge: Staunch.

Awoke to Birdsong

awoke to birdsong
slowly the sun rises
hinting at springtime

The birds were quite boisterous this morning. Looks like spring is nearly here. Though this hasnโ€™t been that burial of a winter around here, I am ready for spring. Are you?

Surprised By Sunlight

Afternoon Sunlight


surprised by sunlight
after so much morning rain
this lightness of being

Winter Berries

Elderberries

winter bares food, too
and the birds know where to seek
so life continues

Found these berries on a recent walk. Summer, of course, bursts with live giving foods for all. Winter, it seems, is more stealthy. But food is present!