smudge of grace

ashes to ashes

made from dust, to dust return

yet, we shall be changed!

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Christian observation of Ash Wednesday reminds us of our mortality.

desert blues

in dry gulch texas

cactus rose cantina closed

thirsty owner left

awaken

frightful childhood dreams

creatures of fur, fang, and claw

mount stairs to bedroom

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cannot sleep tonight

half-moon’s eye peeks in window

chases dreams away

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someday…rest in peace

mother speaks to me in dreams

her voice reassures

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In response to Ingrid’s visionary poetic prompt at dVerse poets…for dreamers only!

question in blizzard

sheltered snug at home

i warm hands by fireplace…

where does squirrel hide?

america the beautiful(ly broken)

post-Christian nation

still wrestles with her past sins

may God have mercy

image from divinesteelarts.com

wu flu senryu

exposed to covid
wondering if you will die
slight cough a symptom?

 

 

Note on title: a friend dubbed Covid-19 the “Wu Flu” since it originated in Wuhan, China. Linking to dVerse poets where Frank J. Tassone hosts “jisei”; Japanese death poetry.

relations

 

social distancing

take care not to get too close

might find we need us

why do we make it so hard?

always wanting something more

gone to seed

 

slender, elegant

aged with grace and dignity

wears white hair like crown

 

 

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photo by lynn

 

miniature intricacies

 

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specimen in jar

face to face with monster fears

cicada sheds skin

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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bee helpful, bee kind

bee industrious worker

pollinate goodness

 

 

 

 

 

– photos & haiku by lynn; linked to CDHK‘s “little creature” prompt

hunter moon

 

october hunter

moon is hunting, haunting my

feigned sleep — bright night light!

ruins

 

ancient stone pillars

“how impressive!” people say

snow covers rubble

© lynn__

 

inspired by this classic haiku:

“An ancient road,” they say
How charming
Though beneath this snow.

© Yosa Buson

 


Joining Carpe Diem Haiku Kai‘s 7th anniversary celebration!

joy of light series

Linking to Carpe Diem Haiku Kai retreat…


 

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light in child’s blue eyes

shines with anticipation

sweet birthday surprise!

 

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