Heavenly Haiku

Wolves

2012-02-08T17:34:00.001-06:00

a cold biting wind
blows across yellow prairie
howls in the distance

2011-07-21T23:49:00.005-05:00

moss hanging like beards
by a mysterious lake
oars gently gliding

2011-07-18T10:27:00.003-05:00

dropping out of sight
many months without a word
the telephone rings

2011-07-16T16:28:00.005-05:00

lifeless barren limbs
creak in the hot July wind
rain drops tease the ear

2010-04-06T23:13:00.003-05:00

darkness hides the light
from seekers looking for truth
one must persevere

2010-01-20T09:19:00.003-06:00

bird-feeders
showing signs of life
after an Arctic blast

2010-01-19T23:45:00.003-06:00

in the cold silence
shadowed memories flow by
leaving bitterness

2009-10-24T20:38:00.001-05:00

gently falling leaves
cluttering a forest path
preparing for change

2008-10-23T16:47:00.002-05:00

an autumn wind
blows golden leaves
across life's path

2008-05-08T08:09:00.002-05:00

bamboo shoots
breaking ground
bringing good fortune

2008-03-20T17:49:00.001-05:00

walking under
a spring moon
the wind sighs

2008-02-17T11:09:00.003-06:00

Waking up to bright sunshine and clear blue skies the gray dreariness of the past several days is now banished and though the air is still cool and crisp, the creamy Narcissus and hot pink Hyacinth remind me that spring is ready to show her beautiful face.

spring sunshine
dresses up hyacinths
in colors of hot pink

2008-02-01T15:51:00.000-06:00

winter storm
brings howling winds
sleepless night

2008-01-28T23:10:00.000-06:00

sunlight shining
through winter clouds
illumines the way

Writer's Island

2008-01-24T18:39:00.000-06:00

WI prompt...fork in the road or crossroads.

My haiku...

winter rains
blinding my way
at a crossroad

2008-01-21T18:46:00.001-06:00

snowflakes
quietly falling
each one unique

2008-01-18T22:30:00.000-06:00

sound of raindrops
falling from the roof
plays a lullaby

2008-01-16T22:59:00.000-06:00

earth has grown cold
in the winter of our love
it will warm once again

2008-01-13T00:02:00.000-06:00

confused
cranes circle
the shiny roof

Over The Horizon

2008-01-09T09:15:00.000-06:00

Prompt for Writer's Island: Over The Horizon

over the horizon
a blue norther
comes

2008-01-05T10:40:00.000-06:00

warm breath
on a chilled ear
shivering anticipation

Lost Friendship

2008-01-03T09:30:00.000-06:00

cold and standing
by the wood heater
still feeling chilled

2008-01-01T21:41:00.000-06:00

frigid winds
blow in
another new year

**HAPPY NEW YEAR** to all.

May our troops come home to live once again in peace.

Father's Gone Hunting

2007-12-19T08:41:00.000-06:00

As a child I always looked forward to my father going deer hunting because it meant that I'd get to sleep with my Mom. There were four of us children but I was the lucky one who was given the honor of sleeping with Mama. She said she liked sleeping with me because I kept still when I slept and I was the best goochier [her term for cuddling]. When we would get into bed she'd say, "scoot over here, honey and let's goochie up." She would wrap her arms around me and I could feel her smell my hair and sigh. There was no better feeling in the world to my little girl's heart.

cold winter night
wrapped in
warmth and love

2007-12-18T14:57:00.000-06:00

December day
snow covers the walk
feeling lost

Adventures In Meditaton

2007-12-10T08:31:00.000-06:00

Feeling pensive when I wake I decide to go out and meditate in the chill morning air. I build a fire in my chiminea and sit in the lotus position on my swing. The warmth from the chiminea is soothing me as I close my eyes, take a deep breath and start to relax. "Ommmmmmm...ow, ow, ow, ouch!" I look down and see my orange kitten's teeth latched onto my thumb drawing blood. Dozer, my 60 lb. bulldog hears my yelp of pain and decides he wants in my lap along with the kitten. The kitten gets scared and wraps her paws around my neck and is unwilling to let go as Dozer tries to lick me in the face. Ugh!

Sighing, no longer in the mood to meditate, I wonder if Maharishi Mahesh Yogi ever had these problems?

warmth radiating
from a fire pit
inner peace

2007-12-07T07:18:00.000-06:00

warm breath
makes ice crystals
frigid morning

Going Out To Eat

2007-12-06T10:21:00.000-06:00

Walking out the door he says "we'll go at noon...I'll give you a call." I jump up and start getting dressed so I'll be ready when he calls. The dog gets excited because he senses we are getting out of the house today. Noon comes and goes...no call. I carry the phone around with me everywhere I go so I will not miss his call. 1:00, 2:00, 3:00...still no call. Thirty eight years of waiting for calls that will not come. One day I will learn his word means nothing.

icy wind
raking desolate fields
bitterness

2007-12-06T09:56:00.000-06:00

cool breeze
kisses cheeks
winter's blush

2007-12-05T13:07:00.000-06:00

cedar trees
burdened with ice
bow

2007-11-29T22:18:00.000-06:00

sounds of
angry surf
drown out words

Adventure

2007-11-24T15:11:00.000-06:00

ice axe
scars the side
of a mountain

2007-11-24T08:47:00.000-06:00

ice covered
pansy blooms
frozen in time

2007-11-18T09:45:00.000-06:00

autumn rains
replenish
empty ravines

Belonging

2007-11-15T00:26:00.000-06:00

cold outside
there is warmth within
from belonging

2007-11-13T20:13:00.000-06:00

chilling winds
tumbling brown leaves
across the path

2007-11-11T19:00:00.000-06:00

small black birds
singing loudly
fill bare trees

2007-11-08T13:10:00.000-06:00

lacy patterns
made by moonbeams
enthralled lovers

2007-11-07T15:15:00.000-06:00

Water
cleansing and pure
beloved gift

2007-10-24T16:30:00.000-05:00

trees swaying
to the beat
of a windy tune

2007-10-17T12:27:00.000-05:00

Dropping acorns
are being hoarded
for mid-winter feasts

2007-09-08T10:57:00.000-05:00

leaves
turning gold
fall

2007-09-07T16:23:00.000-05:00

doves
flush to sound
coo

2007-09-07T16:21:00.000-05:00

sparkling
glare on water
ripples

2007-09-02T10:09:00.000-05:00

thunderstorms
on the horizon
rumble

Moonflowers

2007-08-19T18:01:00.000-05:00

unfurling
Moonflowers
glow

2007-08-17T10:15:00.000-05:00

swirling
hurricanes
cause destruction

2007-07-24T22:46:00.000-05:00

Fullness of the moon
will take away the darkness
of a lonely night

2007-06-22T14:05:00.000-05:00

butterfly
on pink periwinkles
royal throne

2007-06-22T13:36:00.000-05:00

A bullfrog's long jump
disturbs the moon's reflection
lonely serenade

Solstice

2007-06-21T15:30:00.000-05:00

Advent of Solstice
is marked by the longest day
summer's beginning

2007-06-06T13:23:00.000-05:00

Pollen laded bees
visit brightly colored blooms
a pleasant burden

2007-05-24T07:41:00.000-05:00

Swirling incense smoke
does not clear a clouded mind
stillness is not found

2007-05-22T19:41:00.000-05:00

Fireflies dancing
in sweet scented humid air
longings in the night

2007-05-21T14:44:00.000-05:00

Honeysuckle vines
lure bees to fragrant flowers
nectar for the Queen

2007-03-11T15:57:00.000-05:00

On an overcast day
rain will fall to nourish bulbs
peeking through the soil

2007-03-02T10:08:00.000-06:00

Plump buds
wanting to burst forth
must be patient

2007-02-28T10:22:00.000-06:00

Happy birds singing
songs to the bright sunshine
Audubon opera

2007-02-01T10:14:00.000-06:00

Gray skies of winter
seem to go on forever
color of my soul

.

2006-10-26T22:36:00.000-05:00

Foggy window pane
cold against a lonely cheek
sad opaque musing

.

2006-09-22T08:19:00.000-05:00

In the moon's bright glow
a leafless tree stands alone
in silent coldness

Poetess

2006-09-12T10:54:00.000-05:00

Gentle poetess
wise and true artist of words
makes the heart quiver

9/11/2001

2006-09-11T20:30:00.000-05:00

Terror in the sky
fills the air with toxic dust
nothing left but tears

~

2006-08-07T18:46:00.000-05:00

My muse is calling
From miles across the ether
Can you not hear me...?

~

2006-05-30T23:11:00.000-05:00

Slumbering in life
you dreamed me into being
to help you wake up

Mothers' Day Haiku

2006-05-14T09:17:00.000-05:00

In the cold we met
you cradled me to your breast
your smile brought me joy

In the cold you left
I no longer feel your arms
still I see your smile

~

2006-04-18T20:53:00.000-05:00

Lightning streaks the sky
as rumbles sound from the west
hope of cool relief

~

2006-04-08T15:12:00.000-05:00

A step through deaths door
opens into home's bright light
lovingly welcomed

Kundalini

2006-02-28T20:05:00.000-06:00

Rise Kundalini
travel the sacred highway
enter heaven's door

~

2006-02-23T11:56:00.000-06:00

Rays shining through trees
illuminating my path
guiding me homeward

Olympics Past

2006-02-17T15:23:00.000-06:00

In fields of ruins
echoes from the past proclaim
hail Olympian

~

2006-02-16T10:46:00.000-06:00

Anticipating
the outcome of an event
often disappoints

~

2006-02-15T12:46:00.000-06:00

A Scissortail warns
of new spring leaves and flowers
yet hiding from view

~

2006-02-12T14:06:00.000-06:00

Standing before you
I can no longer deny
the love in my heart

Despair

2006-02-05T10:14:00.000-06:00

A dazzling sun
has passed in the winter sky
bringing nights' darkness

Schadenfreude

2006-02-01T10:51:00.000-06:00

Lone Schadendreude
deriving joy from my pain
nor very well liked

Winter

2006-02-01T10:47:00.000-06:00

Unique ice crystal
falling from winters' gray sky
entertain the eye

The Ocean

2006-01-27T19:33:00.000-06:00

Oceans' ebb and flow
is soothing to the spirit
yet makes me dizzy

A challenge: Match it or shut up

2006-01-24T13:49:00.000-06:00

For one short moment
your love has reminded me
I am immortal

Zephyrus

2006-01-22T18:52:00.000-06:00

Gentle Zephryus
tall trees tremble at your will
and bow before you

Poet

2006-01-22T18:38:00.000-06:00

Heart of a poet
filled with many emotions
spills out into words

Oookay, seems I've been tagged by...

2006-01-13T03:56:00.000-06:00

Catnapping of the odd neighbor.

Four jobs you've had in your life:

1) Keypunch operator
2) Beauty Consultant
3) Manager of a Sporting Goods department
4) Carpenter

Four movies you'd watch over and over:

1) O Brother Where Art Thou
2) Donnie Darko
3) Any Pink Panther Movie
4) Matrix

Four places you've lived:

1) Houston, Texas
2) Rantool, Illinois
3) San Bernardino, California
4) Chriesman, Texas

Four TV shows you love to watch:

1) The Young and The Restless [yes, I know]
2) Lost
3) Ellen
4) Law and Order [take your pick]

Four places you have been on vactaion:

1) Port Aransas, Texas
2) Carlsbad, New Mexico
3) Matzalan, Mexico
4) Huntington Beach, California

Four of your favorite foods:

1) Sesame Chicken (any Chinese food)
2) Stacked Enchilaladas
4) Beef Stroganoff
5) Chicken fried steak

Four places you'd rather be right now:

1) Australia
2) Alaska
3) Canada
4) Corpus Christi, Texas

I am tagging BeckyLou of Hillybilly Haiku.

First Kiss

2006-01-09T13:32:00.000-06:00

The very first kiss
is the most important one
lasting forever

Sadness

2006-01-07T18:57:00.000-06:00

When there is sadness
only an ear is needed
to feel comforted

Kind Words

2005-12-26T10:54:00.000-06:00

Always remember,
when kind words have been spoken
a healing takes place

Magick

2005-12-18T14:58:00.000-06:00

A candle burns low
as wet lips work their magick
love's scent fills the air.

Hope

2005-12-18T13:04:00.000-06:00

Orange baby rose buds
given in an act of love
fills a heart with hope

Holy Verse

2005-12-18T10:00:00.000-06:00

On the day of rest
the priest chants a holy verse
incense fills the air

Dreams

2005-12-18T09:19:00.000-06:00

A vague memory
exists on the edge of dreams
will tickle the mind

Joy

2005-12-14T21:24:00.000-06:00

True joy can be found
it is not an illusion
gaze into the heart

Life

2005-12-13T17:09:00.000-06:00

Life is not static
it is a constant movement
forever flowing

The Goal

2005-12-13T17:01:00.000-06:00

What is obvious
is not always understood
the goal is to try

Signs

2005-12-10T12:47:00.000-06:00

Signs of change to come
shamans walk the spirit world
the earth is turning

Endless Love

2005-12-10T12:34:00.000-06:00

Walking through a door
to once again return home
one finds endless love

Sparrow's bathing

2005-12-04T20:15:00.000-06:00

Sparrow's wild bathing
in overcrowded puddle
sparkling water drops

Reflections

2005-12-02T20:58:00.000-06:00

Walking hand in hand
reflections on a still lake
young again once more

Stalking

2005-12-02T20:38:00.000-06:00

Patiently stalking
crossed green eyes constantly watch
swirling wind tossed leaves

Beautiful Being

2005-11-26T13:46:00.000-06:00

Beautiful Being
Darling of the unseen world
bringing joy to all

Planets

2005-11-14T14:47:00.000-06:00

In constant darkness
a planet shines from sun's light
guide for wanderers

Forking Paths

2005-11-10T19:21:00.000-06:00

Twisting and turning
in garden of forking paths
treasures will be found