One Zappai Poet
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
Zappai of the Day
Head above the clouds
Eyes toward the horizon -
Face against the wind
Friday, March 27, 2015
Zappai of the Day
Endless Sky
Lonely running lands
lead to horizons unknown
beneath stars unbound.
Saturday, January 31, 2015
Zappai of the Day
Olympic Theoi
listen and smile upon
those that are pious.
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
Zappai of the Day
Adrift and afar,
I wander off without aim
'till my path opens.
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
Zappai of the Day
Oh, so close to her,
I hear my hearbeat racing -
butterflies abound!
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Spontaneous Zappai
Alone, looking out,
I gazed into the darkness;
back to sleep I went.
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
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