Category: Haiku

This Life

every breath, sacredsowing dandelion seeds-life, a precious gift Author’s Note: Rachel Sutcliffe, a prolific and accomplished haiku poet, has died. Frank has asked us to choose one of our favorites of hers and write a poem in tribute. Here is the one I chose:… Continue Reading “This Life”

Snowdrops

snowdrops dressed in whitereaching for the warming sun-braving winter’s cold Carpe Diem: http://chevrefeuillescarpediem.blogspot.com/2019/01/carpe-diem-1593-flowers-out-of-season.html

White Out

winter whiteout snow- animals hunkering down lone grey wolf hunting Carpe Diem: http://chevrefeuillescarpediem.blogspot.com/2019/01/carpe-diem-1592-storm.html

Cold Winter

frigid winter wind- fireplace warms cozy kitchen delicious bean soup Carpe Diem: http://chevrefeuillescarpediem.blogspot.com/2019/01/carpe-diem-1590-bean-soup.html

Mandarin Duck

on the sandy shore gentle waves tickling webbed toes male mandarin duck Carpe Diem: http://chevrefeuillescarpediem.blogspot.com/2019/01/carpe-diem-1589-mandarin-ducks-oshidori.html

Golden Calm

a certain calm in summer’s passing flowers                                                  milkweeds release tufts of seed                 … Continue Reading “Golden Calm”

Withering Leaves

hoar frost dusted earth- withering leaves curl inward sheltering their heart Carpe Diem: http://chevrefeuillescarpediem.blogspot.com/2019/01/carpe-diem-1586-withered-leaves.html