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Haiku by Basho

12 Jun 201912 Jun 2019

How reluctantly the bee emerges from deep within the peony

Another Haiku Moment from My Book Haiku Moments

Orchids swinging As children play in the sun, A Cricket sings!

Haiku – By Melba Christie

5 Jun 20195 Jun 2019

A solitary Cotton tail munches on grass Meanwhile I grill steak. * Photo was found on Shutterstock

Haiku by Basho

4 Jun 20194 Jun 2019

Long conversations beside blooming irises - joys of life on the road

Ah Spring! _ A Poem A Day

Pansies stained of crimson and purple a sure sign of nature's healing power Sweet peas sing spring a sun kissed lovely flower. Daffodils spread and smiles grow when tulips…

A Poem A Day –

11 Apr 201911 Apr 2019

Another very favorite poet is Mary Oliver. I have many of her poetry books and feel peace and calmness when I read her poems. Mary Oliver, winner of the Pulitzer…

Art…

A Poem a Day – Haiku

9 Apr 20199 Apr 2019

The following is a poem by Yosa Buson (1716-1783). My painting was inspired by his haiku. Buson was a very good painter and made a living at it. Buson published…

A Poem A Day #3

8 Apr 20198 Apr 2019

Birds of a feather apparently flock together but among flowers A unique bud hides

Art…

My Painting and a Quote by Shakespeare

Lately, all I wish for is peace and quiet. I have been watching too many shows that focus on politics and the state of the union if you will. I…

Haiku -Bashō

Haiku Week – The Poems of Issa

Mosquito at my ear does it think I'm deaf? Issa was a beloved poet. Compared to Robert Burns, he writes poems crickets, flies and other creatures. He was born…

Poetry

Food For Thought

13 Jun 201813 Jun 2018

"Wonder and knowledge are both to be cherished. Shall we appreciate any less the beauty of nature because its harmony is unplanned? And shall the potential of mind stop to…

Poetry

In Tune with Nature

12 Apr 201812 Apr 2018

Today was another beautiful day. The temperature was perfect for gardening a little more and for just visiting with nature. I took a walk around the neighborhood and noticed the…

Haiku 130

4 Apr 20184 Apr 2018

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lujZlsMn-48 A bee knows when it needs to buzz and sting let's waggle dance! Poetry Prompt: Write a poem about bees and why they are important to the…

Haiku #125

Bare trees hover dreams of cherry blossoms gold crocus appear

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“If I read a book and it makes my whole body so cold no fire can ever warm me, I know that is poetry.” —Emily Dickinson

Poetry is an act of peace. – Pablo Neruda

Poetry is Life and Life is Poetry

-Melba Christie

“Genuine poetry can communicate before it is understood.” —T.S. Eliot

“Poetry is an echo, asking a shadow to dance.” —Carl Sandburg

“Poetry is the lifeblood of rebellion, revolution, and the raising of consciousness.” —Alice Walker

I Am Strong 19 Jun 2019
This has been my mantra lately I do not really know how strong I am I want to be as strong as the oak tree where squirrels climb and somehow know the tree will hold I want to be as strong as the sea I think about all the ships that it carries toContinue reading "I Am Strong"
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On Father’s Day – A Haiku and A Poem for You 16 Jun 2019
A tall oak hovers high Sun rays slip through its strong limbs I remember Dad! Remembering My Dad My dad was not a very tall man. But he was tall enough to protect us from harm. He was our sunshine, everytime he smiled. His kindness was eternal; He’d always go the extraContinue reading "On Father’s Day – A Haiku and A Poem for You"
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Haiku by Basho 13 Jun 2019
How reluctantly the bee emerges from deep within the peony
Melba Christie at Poemattic
Another Haiku Moment from My Book Haiku Moments 9 Jun 2019
Orchids swinging As children play in the sun, A Cricket sings!
Melba Christie at Poemattic
A Haiku Moment – From Haiku Moments 7 Jun 2019
Hazy morning A butterfly whispers, THE SUN WILL SHINE SOON.
Melba Christie at Poemattic

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