#haiku

  • 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 3.2

    The 2nd of many haiku writings. Friends, good food and drinks That is all one needs surely At least tonight, yes Christmas is hugs and food Laughter and friends, family All tied together. Friends are enough. Janine Continue reading

  • So yes, I took a “break”, a 19 day “break”, forgive me.

    Here are some haikus to fill the break. I will post 20, at least one every 4 hours for the next wee bit. Here are the first three (because I’m an overachiever). Consistency, Aaargh! Not my biggest strength for sure.… Continue reading

  • Haiku Post #2

    After the fun I had creating the previous set of haiku, I thought I’d write some more, especially because they seem very popular. I hope you enjoy them. Sloth My flatmate wakes upClose to 11, no lessNo hangover, none! Painting… Continue reading

  • Haikus

    The day ran away from me today, so I thought I’d entertain you all with some haikus which summarise a few philosophical moments/moods that I have found myself in (today). Tiredness Sloth hangs over meSleepiness clouds my visionDespite this, I… Continue reading