Haikus
Short-form poetry designed to give a snapshot into my world
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Litha, Summer Solstice 2020, 2021 and how it contrasts with Now
During summer, I feel the need to stay outside as much as possible. Summer solstice time is an excellent example of this. The past few years I’ve made a habit of using this time to bring friends together up my… Continue reading
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Beltane 2020 and 2021
A haiku for starters: Gosh how time has flown, Two years gone by just like that It scares me deeply / Beltane 2020 was a blast. I had a very busy weekend. Initially I attended the local astronomy camp where… Continue reading
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Darkness
The darkness calls me “No!” I say, not me today One more day I fight. Continue reading
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Weekends
Far be it for most, To think the weekend so dire, But busy is best. Continue reading
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Home
Returning home, whew! My head rests on the pillow, Sleep comes at a rush. Continue reading
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House-sitting
New house, cat, garden, Must find all the light switches, Tomatoes galore! Continue reading
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Flight
Wellington last week, Wish it were Ireland or Japan, My wings are well clipped. Continue reading
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Haiku #5
ngā rakau, the trees, standing tall and patiently, as I lie beneath. Continue reading
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Haiku #4 – Greenery
“Shrubbery”, they say, Sometimes even “foliage”. I just call them trees. Continue reading
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Haiku #3
The height of summer makes me shrivel up and sigh Wherefore art thou wai? Continue reading
Wandering and Wondering 