City of Haze
City of...
Four Companions
#2 of poetry my four guides through life in haiku. **the loon** an unknown swimmer, bird of the deep summer lake, mournful haunting call. **the hawk** a patient hunter, spread wings soaring high above, deadly piercing call.
Haiku for Richie
A haiku for a friend of mine over on fa high from the treetops leaves fall gently yo the ground they bury kittens
The Journey
The Journey Lonely little leaf Falls to the wild river Then into the sea. Overturned by wind, The oak tree caught in ice, Roots grasping at air. Petals push the earth Away, shedding light on the Heart of the Lotus.
Not So Retired Any More XXVIII
I see you know master basho's haiku. the american translations, at least. i'm curious at your response, what do you mean by it?" the ferret girl seemed flustered, an odd combination of shy and confident.
Haikus of Time
Past and Future The two times collide Unlike Present Time passes quick Present becomes Past Into Future
Hodgepodge! (the first)
~~~~ --wcw's owl haiku-- this is part of the way, as well ......when young owls ............speak from deep in their chests. rare to see silver snow ......even at rainy dusk ............in this old town.
Kitsune: A Japanese Folktale (Patreon)
According to legend, once every full moon, those able to find the shrine and recite a secret haiku could call forth an envoy from the moon kingdom.
Planting to Harvest
Did more haiku, about gardening because that’s an earthy subject. had a different thumbnail for this before but can’t find it so inserting this one in the meantime. originally posted this in april 2022.
Weekly Haiku: Wolf
The moon shone brightly Fresh dew twinkled like the stars A lonely wolf howled
Where Is My Wolf At? - An Adastra-inspired Poem
Where is my Wolf at? Amicus, you big dumb dog, Where did you run to? Where is my Wolf at? He'll be late for his trials, Cato will be mad. Where is my Wolf at? Cass and Alex are scheming, Something isn't right. Where is my Wolf...
Willow and Wisteria ~ Chapter 4 ~
He knew that he was in some hospital for his prior crisis – the origins still unknown because the diagnosis was ‘not a heart attack,’ and he was too busy having haiku brain damage and this latest crisis for his doctors to get to the point – so he knew in the