Category Archives: Haiku

Tales From The Heart: Dad

Posted on August 11, 2017 by

Of great character Lovely men earn the prizes Strong and gentle wins Cowards wilt in their presence Fight or flight; laugh while they run Haiku / Tanka   I’ve written a few times about the days of my childhood, when … Continue reading →

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Figments Of My Heart

Posted on August 1, 2017 by

Summer heart purging, it’s like spring cleaning, but the summer haze softens reflection edges without the sweat inducing labour. If you’ve a chance to sit back for a bit with your memories and you’ve grown enough with them to have … Continue reading →

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Tempered

Posted on July 22, 2017 by

Narcissus banished Comforting reality New sweet nothings real Overwhelmingly cherished All storms tempered by love’s grace And, I win. Fabulicious street art, thanks to the wonderful walking & eye spying work of Randall Willis of CreatedByRCW and So, What’s Your … Continue reading →

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Killer Words 2

Posted on June 16, 2017 by

The best weaponry… Continue reading →

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Amusements

Posted on April 21, 2017 by

Toying with kittens Child’s play, like taking candy Fear not wee scratches Little ones playing at big Amusements of life growing RL Haiku / Tanka Writing challenge: Chuckle https://dailypost.wordpress.com/prompts/chuckle/ Photo: Zawadi Mungu, lion dad at Oregon Zoo, Portland

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First Thought

Posted on April 10, 2017 by

I am the first thought On his mind as daybreak blinks Sunday morning bliss…  Gently smudging pain’s traces Sweetly replacing wishes RL Haiku / Tanka Inspired by the artwork of: aaronpaquette.net and prompted by: https://dailypost.wordpress.com/prompts/heal/

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Turning Corners …and Tossing Blanket Excuses

Posted on March 24, 2017 by

#haiku #micropoetry #threelinepoetry #streetart #photo #poetry Continue reading →

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Light Support; Shaped by Haiku

Posted on January 28, 2017 by

Awakened white seas Clocks ring loudly, finally The brown been waiting Dipping polished toes Safety check for measured calm Mustn’t stir too much Awareness; fear roused Voted for chains for years Emergency now Must rally a spine Refined emancipation Is … Continue reading →

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A Strange Cawcophany

Posted on December 2, 2016 by

The window rattled Harbinger delivery Deep eyes command, “heed” Friends caw with concern Wariness is in order Step back from the sill Strange portents unveiled Holding unforeseen remorse Seeks to change the past RL https://dailypost.wordpress.com/prompts/anticipation/ Photo contribution via Facebook, T Mungo

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October Surprises

Posted on October 14, 2016 by

He knows he’s always been loved Held by an eternal ribbon of energy, binding lifetimes after lifetime Until madness strikes, darkening, once again, all revelation Hope became obscured by landmines of poisoned frivolities Silly id dreams; a dance mix of Oedipus, … Continue reading →

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