Wandering and Wondering

Haikus

Short-form poetry designed to give a snapshot into my world

  • Haiku #2

    Time to turn a leaf A new hope beckons me close Please don’t disappoint. Continue reading

  • Haiku Season starts again!

    Creating I want to create Yet I want to hide myself How can I do both. Continue reading

  • Happy Almost-Imbolc Everyone!

    Tomorrow at 6:53pm in Auckland, New Zealand it will officially be Imbolc, the time halfway between winter solstice and vernal equinox. A time for transformation and for focussing on and improving on your own special skills and abilities. This time… Continue reading

  • Samhain – The Darkness – The Curtain Draws Thin

    Some poems for the darkest times of the year. Ghosts patrol unseen Though felt by all who notice The darkness draws close. Talk to those you miss, They will listen to your words, Love overcomes all. Eat what you can… Continue reading

  • Mabon/Autumn Equinox 2020 vs. 2021

    Last year the autumn equinox fell on Friday 20th March. This happened to also be very close to the date on which I was due to travel home from Japan. These travel plans had been spurred on due to COVID-19… Continue reading

  • Haikus 4.0

    It’s Christmas Eve Eve I ought to wrap my presents Nah, still two days left. Today is a day to Bake cookies and decorate The house and garden. Continue reading

  • Haikus 3.95

    Hi All, I’m thinking of moving on from haikus shortly to longer, more free-form poetry and articles and mixing it up a bit. Feel free to provide me feedback on which of these formats you prefer, or whether your preferences… Continue reading

  • Haikus 3.9

    Baking Blast! There’s no butter I need some for the cookies Patience, shopping first. Cherries What the heck! Whyyy, why?! Glace cherries, too expensive! They’re not even real. Continue reading

  • Haikus 3.8

    First Impressions Went to church today My first time in a while Such a peaceful place Blending It amazes me How nature and nurture meld To make a person Continue reading

  • Haikus 3.7

    Love I love my flat fam They are super duper cool Family is choice. Continue reading