Haiku: Happy Mother's Day Wishes...

"I remember my mother's prayers and they have always followed me. They have clung to me all my life." Abraham Lincoln 

 

Happy Mother's Day!
May you delight in old age
Lifted in Prayer

Mother's Day Wishes
May your family love grow
Hugged in gratitude


I hope you are enjoying this day even if it includes sad memories... Our parents did the best they could and  we are the richer for it. While some parents crossed the line and hurt us, we can break the cycle by becoming better parents. That is, above all, my main wish for all Moms. Be a blessing to someone today.

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Haiku: Signs Of Spring Fever

"Spring beckons! All things to the call respond; the trees are leaving and cashiers abscond." Ambrose Bierce

Signs of spring - forget me not blooms

 The flowering bud
looks keenly for eager mates...
Seeking love and more



Plants and bugs peek through
Fecundity on our minds
A lover's tiff calmed


 Today is a special day. Can you guess? Yep, it's the first day of spring! It’s official; it's time to take stock for our actions and embrace new ways of being.  I am thrilled that the plants and seeds we sowed will soon show their precious blooms. Recently, I walked around my yard and took a few pictures of our early flowers. I hope you enjoy them and the poems I’ve shared.

"Spring is when you feel like whistling even with a shoe full of slush." Doug Larson

signs of coming spring - the equinox unfolds

As night turns to day
Sun and moon woo equinox
Signs of  Spring fever

Dogs and cats in heat
Man's yearnings rise in tandem
Spring opens the cage...

With the arrival of spring comes cleaing and uncluttering our space. We rid ourselves of winter burdens and unfrl from our cocooned life... The warmth brings a sense of  invigoration or laziness. Some of us become moody and listless while others venture out into nature restless to shed winter's heavy clothing for light and sun. I'm of the latter group. It's been a long cold winter, and I'm ready for the joys of spring... What about you?
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Reflections: To My Childhood Self

"There are perhaps no days of our childhood we lived so fully as those we spent with a favorite book." Marcel Proust 
 

Were you happy or sad? Two Children at play with their cats

What words of encouragement do you need to hear?
To my childhood self ... I say thank you
Thank you for the love we shared
and the books we read... The games we played
The songs we sang... The Tyger Tyger  poetry

Thank you for the creative streak,
The dirty shoes and faces too
Thank you for the memories
of languid days so free from pain...

Thank you for the happy times
For prayers too and Catholic School
Thank you for my family
For pets and angels,  friends and foe

Thank you for protecting me
From nicks and bites, sprains and falls
Thank you heart for teaching me
That God loves our curiosity...

What did the picture above trigger in you?
I was a quiet child; not a particularly happy one. I was reflective, moody and shy. I had one saving grace;  my love of books and reading. I buried my head in books and read my way through my father's office  library. As time went by, I blossomed, found my voice and ventured out more. I had a lot of love for animals as a child and still do today. The picture above reminded me of the pets that came and left our household; mostly dogs. When I think back to those days, I wonder what the rush was to grow up. Why were we in such a hurry? I love Dirty Face by Shel Silverstein as it speaks to many of my childhood experiences. The words are in the next section but listen to the recording first. And what do you have to say to your childhood self?


 
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Haiku: Dreams Of A Seventh Haven...

"...True prayer is measured by weight, not by length. A single groan before God may have more fullness of prayer in it than a fine oration of great length." C. H. Spurgeon

Haiku: Dreams Of a Seventh Haven - Above Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda

Hidden from the storms
Seven days had come and gone
A sacred cocoon

Anchored in a cove
Many in the boat, breathe, life.
Saved from destruction

Lips part in prayer
Requiem for souls lost at sea
Resting in heaven


 This week, the prompt is: Seven

What is a haiku?
 As Leo of Haiku Heights aptly explains, a haiku is a three line poem. It shows what the author wants us to understand from it, rather than tell it directly. The limitation to a haiku is seventeen syllables. It can be at maximum, that much. If you wish to go by the traditional Japanese structure even with English haiku, you can use a 5-7-5 syllable, or 3-5-3 syllable structure





In the aftermath of the terrible tragedy wroth by Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda in the Philippines, my heart has been heavy with pain and prayer for the families affected by the typhoon. My deepest condolences and prayers go out to all the people of the Philippines during this difficult time. I had a dream that Mother Earth would avert natural disasters by creating pockets of safe havens for her children; cocoons of divine protection from earthquakes, typhoons, tsunamis and hurricanes. So many people are suffering and need relief.

Haiku: Dreams of A Seventh Haven -  Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda Survivors do laundry near  debris of a boat.                           Photo Francis R Malasig/EPA

In times like this, we are reminded of the ephemeral nature of life, the resilience of the human spirit, and the importance of offering compassionate aid to our fellow men, women and children. There are many organizations raising funds and helping out, please don't forget those affected and lets all so our bit; write, donate, volunteer, post an unselfie, - every gesture carries enormous weight. As Helen Keller said, “Alone we can do so little. Together we can do so much.”

 If you are looking for ways to help, you  may contribute to/through the following sites: Feed the Hungry/Ayala Foundation USA, Advancement for Rural Kids (ARK), AmeriCares, UNICEF/GreaterGood, Compassion International, Things to donate -> MommyUnwired's post, Feed The Children  and NBC's List of Organizations Offering Relief.

See more Haiku: Tan Renga, Relief effort below!  More below!

Haiku: Watch A Blade Of Grass...

"The moment one gives close attention to anything, even a blade of grass, it becomes a mysterious, awesome, indescribably magnificent world in itself." Henry Miller 

Haiku: Watch A Blade of Grass -  Above is a blade of flowering Zoysia Grass

Watch a blade of grass
Dancing gaily in the wind
Teeming, green with life

Cut a blade of grass
Leaking all its life, turns brown
One perspective? Death

Nurture all our grass
Planting, feeding, in season
What we sow, love grows

 This week, the prompt is: Grass

What is a haiku?
 As Leo of Haiku Heights aptly explains, a haiku is a three line poem. It shows what the author wants us to understand from it, rather than tell it directly. The limitation to a haiku is seventeen syllables. It can be at maximum, that much. If you wish to go by the traditional Japanese structure even with English haiku, you can use a 5-7-5 syllable, or 3-5-3 syllable structure





In addition to the weekly Haiku Heights piece above, I have joined the haiku poets of Carpe Diem to work on writing Ten Renga.  According to Kristjaan of Carpe Diem, "a Tan Renga is a short-linked poem which has two stanza, the first stanza has 5-7-5 syllables (the haiku assigned) and the second stanza has 7-7 syllables (I write it). The second stanza is a response on the first and has to have a 'kind of link' with the first stanza, but it can also be completely different say 'a kind of reaction or answer' on the first, but there always has to be, in some way, a 'link' with the first stanza." 
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Haiku: A Rummage At Hand ... And More

"Toss your dashed hopes not into a trash bin but into a drawer where you are likely to rummage some bright morning." Robert Brault 

Haiku: A Rummage at Hand. Flea Market painting by Troedelladen Thoms

A rummage at hand
Mind games, head trips, heart strings, pulled
Searching for lost love

Digging deeper still
Boy toys, gigolos, manqué
Hiding in plain view

The menagerie
Of dead cats, stuffed dreams, looming
Piled high with pet waste

Rummaging for love
A lovers tiff lingers on
Flea market chaos.

“And in vain does the dreamer rummage about in his old dreams, raking them over as though they were a heap of cinders, looking into these cinders for some spark, however tiny..." Fyodor Dostoyevsky 

A Rummage at Hand: Antonio de Pereda - A Knight's Dream

In a cruel hoax
Under clouds, cloaks, masks, lies love
Jumbled by old dreams

Cleansing our palate
We leave, amid white lies, black tales...
Stumbling our way home

This week, the prompt is: Rummage

What is a haiku?
 As Leo of Haiku Heights aptly explains, a haiku is a three line poem. It shows what the author wants us to understand from it, rather than tell it directly. The limitation to a haiku is seventeen syllables. It can be at maximum, that much. If you wish to go by the traditional Japanese structure even with English haiku, you can use a 5-7-5 syllable, or 3-5-3 syllable structure





Writing on Rummage was a bit of a challenge because it's an action word that combines digging and disorder with stuff; it's easy to forget the chaotic part. It reminded me of relationships, love, the ups and down of life and love ... and the way it all unfolds in a non-linear manner. That is what I chose to focus on. What did you get from the above? Was it clear or chaotic? Feedback is always appreciated. I love Haiku and there is more below.
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Haiku: Intolerance...

"I have seen great intolerance shown in support of tolerance." Samuel Taylor Coleridge 

Intolerance: The Apotheosis of War (1871) by Vasily Vereshchagin

Clad in bright clothing
Fake smiles hide hate in their eyes
Laughing hyenas

Stomping difference
Bigotry maims our beliefs
Intolerance thrives...


"Dialogue and education for peace can help free our hearts from the impulse toward intolerance and the rejection of others." Daisaku Ikeda 

The Pyramids of Gaza by Nina Thune Aldin

In the King's Chamber
Ancient, Modern, robbers spout
Preposterous lies

Vendettas, threats, wars
The Pyramids of Giza
A witness to strife   


Today, the words are: Intolerance, Pyramid of Giza

What is Carpe Diem?  Blog Owner, Kristjaan Panneman,  describes it as:  "a weblog on haiku. It's a new daily haiku meme where you can write a classical or non-classical haiku on a given prompt. Haiku is an ancient Japanese poetry form. A haiku has three short lines and describes a short moment (as short as the sound of a pebble thrown into water). Mostly a haiku counts 5-7-5 syllables and is sometimes called 'counted verse.'"





The Dalai Lama once said that "In the practice of tolerance, one's enemy is the best teacher." We live in a world that has become increasingly intolerant; even as men and women of goodwill strive to bring equity and equanimity to our global exchanges. In countries around the world, disdain of those considered "not like us/less than us" festers; intolerance of the poor, the disenfranchised, ethnic and religious minorities, LGBTs, women and even girls. What are we teaching our children behind closed doors? What lies are we telling ourselves about our discriminatory practices and attitudes towards others?
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Haiku: Honoring All Mothers Stories

“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” Maya Angelou 
 

 Mother's Day comes soon
We praise Anne Jarvis wisdom
Each tale a lovesong




This week, the prompt is: Daredevil,  Story
 

What is a haiku?
 As Leo of Haiku Heights aptly explains, a haiku is a three line poem. It shows what the author wants us to understand from it, rather than tell it directly. The limitation to a haiku is seventeen syllables. It can be at maximum, that much. If you wish to go by the traditional Japanese structure even with English haiku, you can use a 5-7-5 syllable, or 3-5-3 syllable structure

Haiku: April Delights...

“April hath put a spirit of youth in everything.” William Shakespeare
 

Haiku: April Delights...

Rising with the sun
April showers bring us love
heavenly delight

A Butterfly's life
caterpillar, chrysalis
At the end... Beauty


 This week, the prompts are: Ascent, Butterfly, Candle
 

What is a haiku?
 As Leo of Haiku Heights aptly explains, a haiku is a three line poem. It shows what the author wants us to understand from it, rather than tell it directly. The limitation to a haiku is seventeen syllables. It can be at maximum, that much. If you wish to go by the traditional Japanese structure even with English haiku, you can use a 5-7-5 syllable, or 3-5-3 syllable structure

On Haiku Heights, we are starting a month of daily (instead of weekly) haiku. I will do my best to share them with you and see how my skills develop. If you've ever wanted to try your hand at Haiku, this is a good time to start. See the prompts here and join the gang:  April Heights Haiku Month.



"The lyric sound of laughter fills the April hills. The joy-song of the crocus, the mirth of daffodils." Clinton Scollard

Haiku: April Delights...

In love's magic touch
The stubborn Ram sought refuge
Aries of the day

Taurus came calling
A bull in a china shop
Fire in the sky


Today, the words are: Aries, Taurus

What is Carpe Diem?  Blog Owner, Kristjaan Panneman,  describes it as:  "a weblog on haiku. It's a new daily haiku meme where you can write a classical or non-classical haiku on a given prompt. Haiku is an ancient Japanese poetry form. A haiku has three short lines and describes a short moment (as short as the sound of a pebble thrown into water). Mostly a haiku counts 5-7-5 syllables and is sometimes called 'counted verse.'"





On Carpe Diem, we are headed in the direction of the zodiac signs and that should be fascinating to do. Again, if you'd like to join in, this is a good time to try your hand at haiku. Come along then, I know you can do it

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Haiku: Easter Greetings...

"Easter is the demonstration of God that life is essentially spiritual and timeless." Charles M. Crowe

Haiku: Easter Greetings...  
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Haiku: Easter Greetings...   
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Easter's special call
Our Christ has risen today
Make a joyful noise

Happy Easter! Happy Passover! What I love about Easter is that spirit of renewal that descends on us as we celebrate the resurrection of Christ. It is an auspicious time for reflection and renewal. It is also a great way to welcome the spring and for those who like the other rituals we attach to the season., there is so much to celebrate. I've added a prayer from Saint John of Damascus to the card above and there is more below. Read and enjoy! Now let the heavens be joyful...

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Haiku: Fortitude And A Few More

"Fortitude is the marshal of thought, the armor of the will, and the fort of reason." Francis Bacon

Haiku: Fortitude And A Few More

Rani Laxmi Bai
Son strapped to back fearlessly...
With courage, fought back

Rebels barked like dogs
A cacophony of words
Anger spewed through swords

Rani Laxmi Bai
With grace and fortitude died
Fighting for her land


 This week, the prompt is: Fortitude. Also completing Cacophony & Origami

What is a haiku?
 As Leo of Haiku Heights aptly explains, a haiku is a three line poem. It shows what the author wants us to understand from it, rather than tell it directly. The limitation to a haiku is seventeen syllables. It can be at maximum, that much. If you wish to go by the traditional Japanese structure even with English haiku, you can use a 5-7-5 syllable, or 3-5-3 syllable structure

“Every creature is better alive than dead, men and moose and pine trees, and he who understands it aright will rather preserve its life than destroy it.”  Henry David Thoreau

 

Haiku: Fortitude And A Few More

Tall and majestic
Pine tree rises to meet God
Below, Goats rejoice

Dandelions grow
Around her strong, steady feet
Blooms spread like kisses

A white kite flies by
Desire springs forth in its heart
Rise like the pine tree!


Today, the words are: Zodiac, Onitsura's Voice of the Pine Tree, Tanpopo (Dandelion), Tako (kite), Oborozuki (Hazy Moon), Shuntoo (Spring Lantern)

What is Carpe Diem?  Blog Owner, Kristjaan Panneman,  describes it as:  "a weblog on haiku. It's a new daily haiku meme where you can write a classical or non-classical haiku on a given prompt. Haiku is an ancient Japanese poetry form. A haiku has three short lines and describes a short moment (as short as the sound of a pebble thrown into water). Mostly a haiku counts 5-7-5 syllables and is sometimes called 'counted verse.'"



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Reflections: A Quick Meal & A Haiku...

"Man seeks to change the foods available in nature to suit his tastes, thereby putting an end to the very essence of life contained in them." Sai Baba

Reflections: A Quick Meal & A Haiku...

Reflections: A Quick Meal & A Haiku...

The last two months have been quite hectic for me. I enrolled in a challenging certification program that has interactive classroom time, a ton of reading, and an exam at the end of each course. Because of the time constraints, and the fact that I'm constantly rushing to class or elsewhere, I've had to cut back on the number of posts I add to both of my blogs, and make a concerted effort to keep up my visits and commenting on other blogs. Also, I've had to find creative ways to prepare quick, healthy dishes that are tasty and easy to make. Today, I'll share a tasty dish I prepared: Brown Rice with a medley of mixed vegetables sauteed in olive oil and Teriyaki sauce.  What made this dish a delight was the ease and speed it took to create it.

Cooking is like love. It should be entered into with abandon or not at all." Harriet van Horne

Reflections: A Quick Meal & A Haiku...

Reflections: A Quick Meal & A Haiku...

End of snow...
Spring gathers its wares
Soon the blooms...

Soon the blooms...
Deer wander the yard
Food to share

Food to share...
Brown rice and veggies
Summer's near...


Today, the word is: Yuki no hate (end of snow)

What is Carpe Diem?  Blog Owner, Kristjaan Panneman,  describes it as:  "a weblog on haiku. It's a new daily haiku meme where you can write a classical or non-classical haiku on a given prompt. Haiku is an ancient Japanese poetry form. A haiku has three short lines and describes a short moment (as short as the sound of a pebble thrown into water). Mostly a haiku counts 5-7-5 syllables and is sometimes called 'counted verse'" .'"





Why the haiku?& I added the haiku to share a breezy note as we hopefully celebrate the end of snow and anticipate the coming spring. Are you ready for spring? Are you a fan of Brown rice? I am and I love to use Minute® Rice

Brown rice because it's ready in 10 minutes and retains that nutty flavoring. For some folk, it's an acquired taste but once you try it, you'd understand why it's easy, convenient to use and a healthy grain choice. For this easy prep dish, here's the Rice Recipe: Ingredients: 1 cup Brown rice, 1 cup water, Measure a cup of dry brown rice and set aside. In a pot, add a cup of water and bring to boil. Add the dry rice, lid, turn the stove temperature to low and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir the pot and its contents a few times and then let stand for 5minutes. While the rice is simmering, you can start the vegetable medley and the recipe is below.
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Haiku: Breeze & Spring In A City Park...

"Break open a cherry tree and there are no flowers, but the spring breeze brings forth myriad blossoms."  Ikkyu Sojun

Haiku: Breeze & Spring In A City Park...

 

Huge white clouds
Sway gently at dawn
On a breeze...


This week, the prompt is: Breeze

What is a haiku?
 As Leo of Haiku Heights aptly explains, a haiku is a three line poem. It shows what the author wants us to understand from it, rather than tell it directly. The limitation to a haiku is seventeen syllables. It can be at maximum, that much. If you wish to go by the traditional Japanese structure even with English haiku, you can use a 5-7-5 syllable, or 3-5-3 syllable structure

"The beautiful spring came; and when Nature resumes her loveliness, the human soul is apt to revive also." Harriet Ann Jacobs

Haiku: Breeze & Spring In A City Park...  Photo via Carpe Diem

Oasis Rising
In a city park we love
Water lilies form


Today, the words are:  Shitamoe (Sprouting grasses & Forb), City Park (Imagination #3)

What is Carpe Diem?  Blog Owner, Kristjaan Panneman,  describes it as:  "a weblog on haiku. It's a new daily haiku meme where you can write a classical or non-classical haiku on a given prompt. Haiku is an ancient Japanese poetry form. A haiku has three short lines and describes a short moment (as short as the sound of a pebble thrown into water). Mostly a haiku counts 5-7-5 syllables and is sometimes called 'counted verse.'"

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Haiku: Spring & Cats In Love...

“There are two means of refuge from the miseries of life: music and cats.”  Albert Schweitzer

Haiku: Spring & Cats In Love...

 Cats in love
A glimpse of heaven
Time well spent...


  
Today, the words are: Onitsura's (Spring Haze), Neko no Koi (Cats in Love)

What is Carpe Diem?  Blog Owner, Kristjaan Panneman,  describes it as:  "a weblog on haiku. It's a new daily haiku meme where you can write a classical or non-classical haiku on a given prompt. Haiku is an ancient Japanese poetry form. A haiku has three short lines and describes a short moment (as short as the sound of a pebble thrown into water). Mostly a haiku counts 5-7-5 syllables and is sometimes called 'counted verse.'"




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Haiku: Dolls In Spring And On Thin Ice

“Blessed be Providence which has given to each his toy: the doll to the child, the child to the woman, the woman to the man, the man to the devil!”  Victor Hugo

Haiku: Dolls In Spring And On Thin Ice

A Doll's day
Dressed for the Parade
Springs to life...


Today, the words are: Hina Matsuri (Doll Festival), Haru Ichiban (First Spring Gust), Usurai (Thin Ice)

What is Carpe Diem?  Blog Owner, Kristjaan Panneman,  describes it as:  "a weblog on haiku. It's a new daily haiku meme where you can write a classical or non-classical haiku on a given prompt. Haiku is an ancient Japanese poetry form. A haiku has three short lines and describes a short moment (as short as the sound of a pebble thrown into water). Mostly a haiku counts 5-7-5 syllables and is sometimes called 'counted verse.'"




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Haiku: Return Of The Cold...

"It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade." Charles Dicken

Haiku: Return Of The Cold...

 Huddled by the lake
Ice, like shards of glass, splinters...
Cold returns to  play

 
Today, the word is Return Of The Cold

What is Carpe Diem?  Blog Owner, Kristjaan Panneman,  describes it as:  "a weblog on haiku. It's a new daily haiku meme where you can write a classical or non-classical haiku on a given prompt. Haiku is an ancient Japanese poetry form. A haiku has three short lines and describes a short moment (as short as the sound of a pebble thrown into water). Mostly a haiku counts 5-7-5 syllables and is sometimes called 'counted verse.'"


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Haiku: Signs of Spring...

"You can cut all the flowers but you cannot keep spring from coming." Pablo Neruda

Haiku: Signs of Spring...

 A winged friend returns
Shared gifts of cool breeze, spring flowers
Sadness vanishes...


Today, the words are Butterfly and Coming of Spring

What is Carpe Diem?  Blog Owner, Kristjaan Panneman,  describes it as:  "a weblog on haiku. It's a new daily haiku meme where you can write a classical or non-classical haiku on a given prompt. Haiku is an ancient Japanese poetry form. A haiku has three short lines and describes a short moment (as short as the sound of a pebble thrown into water). Mostly a haiku counts 5-7-5 syllables and is sometimes called 'counted verse.'"




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Haiku: Full Snow Moon Plus Two...

"Slowly, silently, now the moon, walks the night in her silver shoon" Walter de la Mare 
 

Haiku:  Full Snow Moon Plus Two...

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Full snow moon
Show me Paradise
Before noon...

Dear snow moon
Did you just call me?
Let's have tea...

Haiku:  Full Snow Moon Plus Two...

Caterpillar Queen
Rejoice at the coming Spring
Soon, a butterfly...

From cocoon to free
Wings spread out majestically
Soon, a colony...
 
Today, the words are Full Snow Moon, Caterpillar, and Strangers

What is Carpe Diem?  Blog Owner, Kristjaan Panneman,  describes it as:  "a weblog on haiku. It's a new daily haiku meme where you can write a classical or non-classical haiku on a given prompt. Haiku is an ancient Japanese poetry form. A haiku has three short lines and describes a short moment (as short as the sound of a pebble thrown into water). Mostly a haiku counts 5-7-5 syllables and is sometimes called 'counted verse.'"




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Haiku: Courage, Shimmer And Four More...

"One could not count the moons that shimmer on her roof, or the thousand splendid suns that hide behind her walls."  Khaled Hosseini

Haiku: Courage, Shimmer And Four More...

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Mount Fuji's breath, ligths
Shimmering gently at night
Moon and sea toast you...

Sweet memories rise
Fifth Station treats and the hike
To summit's beauty...

Immortal mountain
A place of scenic beauty
Fujisan's delight...




This week, the prompt/words are: Sugar and Shimmer

What is a haiku?
 As Leo of Haiku Heights aptly explains, a haiku is a three line poem. It shows what the author wants us to understand from it, rather than tell it directly. The limitation to a haiku is seventeen syllables. It can be at maximum, that much. If you wish to go by the traditional Japanese structure even with English haiku, you can use a 5-7-5 syllable, or 3-5-3 syllable structure





I've combined two weeks worth of Haiku to help keep me on track and up to date with the group. I took some time out to work on my other blog and I'm delighted to be back writing and reading haiku with my  blog friends here. Do you have more than one blog? How do you manage your blogs? I'm curious to know.

"Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear, not absence of fear."  Mark Twain

Haiku: Courage, Shimmer And Four More...

Courage comes to town
When fear is faced, called a lout
Till then, we ponder...

A Rouge flower dream
dew drops gather for a kiss
Each kiss, a flower...



Today, the words are Courage, Rouge Flower, Castle, Forsythia

What is Carpe Diem?  Blog Owner, Kristjaan Panneman,  describes it as:  "a weblog on haiku. It's a new daily haiku meme where you can write a classical or non-classical haiku on a given prompt. Haiku is an ancient Japanese poetry form. A haiku has three short lines and describes a short moment (as short as the sound of a pebble thrown into water). Mostly a haiku counts 5-7-5 syllables and is sometimes called 'counted verse.'"





Again, I have combined/added a number of the prompts I missed from Kristjaan's Carpe Diem on this post, and then, I've added the rest I missed, during my time away, to my other post: Haiku: Wisdom, Hope And A Troika... I could have easily started with the most recent offering but, I love practicing each new word; it helps me improve. Plus, this will afford me the chance to play catch up too. Hope you enjoy the choices and please check out the rest on my other post! Thank you.  More Below.