Daybreak A layered mixed drink– night fades to sandwiched neon: blue, brilliant hues, black. Broken by an upraised wing, interrupting the moment. I’m trying this short form that’s new to me: tanka. It’s similar to a haiku with a hinge and an opinion.
Cruising On a slingshot rock: Earth falls away; is this safe? Vaya con dios. The “rules” of haiku often mention that traditionally, the subject is nature. In the span of time since the invention of the form, how has nature evolved to comprise the more … Continue reading Haiku: Cruising
Departure I Hurry up and wait; check-in and security — leaving on a plane. Well, we’re off to spend Christmas in the wild woods of Ozark, Illinois. Things may be sparse for a while; or you may wish you never set up your notifications. Within … Continue reading Haiku: Departure I
A mathematical identity is a relationship of equality which establishes that the entity on one side is the exact same as the entity on the other side; they just look different.
I’m looking forward to making some changes around here pretty soon…
Light —
Memory Memories do fade; even newer ones degrade– never kept nor lost. I ran across this this morning on a blog called Flickr Comments. I thought it was very nice and worth sharing. Sometimes you have to lose your mind before you can come … Continue reading Haiku: Memory
Artifact Leaving stone behind, so time may wash it away– opportunity. We cannot change the past, but we can reshape the future. Young people have the opportunity to create a happier, better future — Dalai Lama (@DalaiLama) December 17, 2013 https://twitter.com/ZenEssentials/status/412886451937087488
Persevere Juggling days, struggling with ways to maintain your stride– hold back that white flag.
Start (here’s to a new week – as usual, off a bit late but set upon with earnest intent. -R) Beginnings: always late — but once afoot, the journey changes with each step. This post was prompted by the Genre Haiku Challenge on Rob’s Surf … Continue reading Haiku: Start
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