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Walking Amongst The Trees: A Haiku

March 15, 2019 Carl SetzerLeave a comment

Scenes from my morning walk in Lynnwood.

A foggy morning
As I walk amongst the trees
And clearing my mind

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Today’s Haiku: Forest Life

August 6, 2018August 6, 2018 Carl SetzerLeave a comment

He knows how it feels

One tree within the forest 

Grasping for the light 

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Light Moves Across The Firs

June 27, 2017 Carl SetzerLeave a comment

Sunlight’s fading fast
Moving across the grand firs
Gray clouds up above 

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Light Moves Across The Firs

June 27, 2017 Carl SetzerLeave a comment

Sunlight’s fading fast
Moving across the grand firs
Gray clouds up above 

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The sun sits high 

May 26, 2017 Carl SetzerLeave a comment

Evening has arrived
Sunlight forcing itself down
Trees in their glory  

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Posted in Daily Haiku, PoetryTagged Daily Haiku, spring, Sun, sunshine, trees

A Dendrophile 

April 10, 2017 Carl SetzerLeave a comment

A dendrophile:

someone who loves trees, forests,

and speaks to my heart

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Youthful Memories

February 25, 2017February 26, 2017 Carl Setzer2 Comments

I look north

At familiar trees

Memories of youthful sorrows

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Posted in PoetryTagged Daily Haiku, memories, trees

Autumn Rains

October 29, 2015 Carl SetzerLeave a comment

Autumn rains have come
Mists flowing through firs and cedar
Moisture in motion

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Posted in PoetryTagged Daily Haiku, northwest, rain, trees

Transitions

September 10, 2015 Carl SetzerLeave a comment

My child rides away
Supported by his friendships
Trees colors changing

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Posted in PoetryTagged Daily Haiku, friends, parenting, Poetry, trees

Early Cherry Blossoms

February 28, 2015 Carl SetzerLeave a comment

Movement calmly slows
This winter’s gently calm sun.
New cherry blossoms

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