Tag: nature
Haiku 213 by Melba Christie
The moon is showing the star watchers How rivers can glitter tonite Image by mcbeaner from Pixabay Continue reading Haiku 213 by Melba Christie
Haiku 211 by Melba Christie
Nature´s wonder Sprouts everywhere Sweet potato pie, yum, yum! Continue reading Haiku 211 by Melba Christie
Haiku by Buson
A heavy cart rumbles by and the peonies quiver Continue reading Haiku by Buson
Haiku 204
A quiet day serene scene mesmerizes ants forage for food Continue reading Haiku 204
A Little Bird Told Me
A little bird told me “Listen only to what wise people have to say“ In a very alarming way I listened carefully to those I thought were smart But all I heard was actually a lot of stupid stuff While I tried the dodge the darts Poisoned with hatred, bigotry and words really rough I turned to the little bird and explained what happened It … Continue reading A Little Bird Told Me
Haiku 201 by Melba Christie
A red robin stares at me and I stare back Nor she nor I move Continue reading Haiku 201 by Melba Christie
Haiku 200 by Melba Christie
Thunder rumbles A loud clap reminds us nature is in charge The source so great skies brighten so joyfully Listen carefully to the pitter patter of raindrops on the leaves. The Image is by Johnny Lindner from Pixabay.com Continue reading Haiku 200 by Melba Christie
Haiku by Basho
How reluctantly the bee emerges from deep within the peony Continue reading Haiku by Basho
Another Haiku Moment from My Book Haiku Moments
Orchids swinging As children play in the sun, A Cricket sings! Continue reading Another Haiku Moment from My Book Haiku Moments
Haiku – By Melba Christie
A solitary Cotton tail munches on grass Meanwhile I grill steak. * Photo was found on Shutterstock Continue reading Haiku – By Melba Christie
Haiku by Basho
Long conversations beside blooming irises – joys of life on the road Continue reading Haiku by Basho
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 stand tall and the Ranunculus dazzles us with it’s colors of pastel clusters of forsythia brighten the afternoon Peonies captivate the senses along with the perfume of gardenias What a celebration to remind … Continue reading Ah Spring! _ A Poem A Day
A Poem A Day –
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 Prize for Poetry and the National Book Award, is one of the most celebrated and best-selling poets in America. Some of her books include What Do we Know, The Leaf and the Cloud, Winter Hours … Continue reading A Poem A Day –
A Poem a Day – Haiku
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 many poems in anthologies. By the time he reached the age of fifty-five he was known to be the leader of Kyoto poets and the best of modern Haiku poets. Continue reading A Poem a Day – Haiku
