Wednesday, January 18, 2017

Haiku Horizons

Look

I dress to impress
whilst others appear ragged - 
Fine threads make the man! 

Wednesday, January 11, 2017

Haiku Horizons

Commit

The pledge to one's self
can endure trying hardships
by one's inner strength

Saturday, November 12, 2016

Haiku Horizons

Choose

Possibilities
surround us and they close in.
We are paralyzed. 

Friday, April 1, 2016

Haiku Horizons

Cat

With large, looming eyes,
feline stalks on prey, yet,
scared of its shadow.

Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Haiku Horizons

Fly

Fly above the terror,
through the haze of hot hatred
to friendship and peace.

*Inspired by horrific attacks in Brussels, Belgium. My heart goes out to all those affected.

Saturday, March 19, 2016

Haiku Horizons

Mind

Bane of ignorance
Yet, it still ensnares reason
when logic departs

Thursday, July 2, 2015

Haiku Horizons

Thorns

A treat for the eyes.
Yet, dangerous to the touch.
Beware beauty's lure.

Saturday, June 20, 2015

Haiku Horizons

Secret

With only hushed tones,
soft whispers flutter about
revealing half-truths.

Monday, May 25, 2015

Haiku Horizons

Song

Birds gliding about,
chirping tranquil melodies - 
hollowed trees rejoice!

Friday, May 22, 2015

Friday, March 27, 2015

Zappai of the Day

Endless Sky

Lonely running lands
lead to horizons unknown
beneath stars unbound.

Saturday, January 31, 2015

Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Zappai of the Day

Ancient rituals
are revived from times long past.
Incense fills the air.

Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Zappai of the Day

Over soaring cliffs,
amidst the green rolling hills,
lies Emerald Isle.

Saturday, September 20, 2014

Zappai of the Day

To those that make Noise,
whose sounds disturb fragile peace,
are deaf to music.

Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Zappai of the Day

Yearning for freedom,
I struggle against censors
that muzzles my voice.

Saturday, June 21, 2014

Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Sunday, March 23, 2014

Zappai of the Day

A strong desire swells
to forge paths yet to be known.
Dawn's light shines brightly.

Sunday, March 16, 2014

Spontaneous Zappai

The most vibrant love
hails from the Self, not beyond.
Without found reason

Zappai of the Day

Guanyin

Gentle mercy from
the one who hears all our cries.
Compassion blossoms

Saturday, March 1, 2014

More Zappai Haiku

Learning at late hours,
my mind races with knowledge
and now longs for sleep.

Pushing myself on
Pursuing creative ends -
Purging suffered thoughts

Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Haiku Heights #319

Useless

Throw out the useless
and ignore all futile thoughts.
Worthless weight is lost.

In response to the prompt Haiku Heights

Monday, January 20, 2014

Haiku Heights Prompt #318

Sharp

Now draped in fine threads,
I jaunt down paths with purpose
whilst others wander.

In response to the prompt by Haiku Heights

Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Haiku Heights Prompt #317

Grimace

Pain within one's self
can lead to a scowled display
seen by everyone.

In response to the prompt by Haiku Heights

Sunday, January 5, 2014

Haiku Heights Prompt #316

Clap

The curtain closes
on this living short play.
The crowd applauds

In response to the prompt by Haiku Heights

Sunday, December 29, 2013

Haiku Heights Prompt #315

Expectation

All futures are veiled,
shrouding distant horizons.
Uncertainty looms

In response to the prompt by Haiku Heights

Wednesday, December 25, 2013

Haiku Heights Prompt #314

Gifts

Around the yule log, 
the best of gifts passed around
come without ribbons.

In response to this Christmas prompt by Haiku Heights

Merry Christmas!

Monday, December 16, 2013

Haiku Heights Prompt #313

Dew

As the sun awakes,
the grass gives birth to water
that dry before long.

In response to the prompt by Haiku Heights