In the cycle of life,
The swing could represent our thoughts.
Forward and backward.
Haiku
Tag: nature
Question for Seekers
Seek and ye shall find.
What is it that you search for?
Are you in the right place?
Acorns aren’t found beneath
The branches of Maple trees
Tanka
I was prompted to write this poem today as I happened to see a little gray squirrel searching for food just outside my window. The little guy was actively checking out every flower pot, tree and place in the yard apparently looking for something to fill up his winter pantry. However, the trees in my backyard are only Maple and Evergreen, so he was coming up empty if he was looking for acorns. This caused me to consider what it was I was looking for in life and to ask myself if I was looking for it in the right places. Something we all should stop and think about occasionally
Unexpected Sunshine
Dont you just love it
When those gray skies turn blue,
Raindrops disappear,
And inexpected sunshine
Comes shining thru,
Making a drab day turn new!
A smile can do
A very similar thing
Into life, as light it brings.
Choka
This poem was inspired by this mornings burst of sunshine! The weatherman had predicted rain and cloudy skies all day and so it was as I awoke this morning , but then, suddenly, as I sat drinking coffee staring out at the rain falling upon my patio, the rain stopped, the sun broke though the clouds, and behold! It was a new day
Life’s Photo Album
Enjoying
Images captured.
What I see,
Though beautiful,
Is only a reflection
Of it’s reality.
Shadorma
Forest Fire
Years of life gone
With one careless act
Lone log remains
Haiku
Haiku Horizons Weekly Challenge Week#194 Prompt: Log
This prompt caused me to remember the terrible fires in Oregon this year. So much destruction was caused by one careless act.
Cycle of Life
Though the world looks dreary
Though the leaves are fallen
Life still goes on
Haiku
A Scattering of Joy
Like golden stars
Leaves scattered in my yard
Brighten a Fall day
Haiku
Your Vestige
Time and life will take their toll.
They will leave a lasting imprint.
What is to be your end goal?
Time and life will take their toll.
The body dies but not the soul.
Consider this as you do your stint.
Time and life will take their toll,
They will leave a lasting imprint.
Triolet
Ephemeral Joy
In the days of my youth
When time was of no essence
No thoughts for the morrow
Entered my lofty world
As I grew vibrantly
In the fresh breezes of life
Enjoying the sun’s kiss
Until touched by Autumn’s breath
I felt the brevity of life
Choka
Tree Treat
On a city street
Discovering a new tree
Accidental Treat
Haiku
While walking downtown today looking to find a pizza place we’d never been to my grandson spotted a Madrone Tree planted near the sidewalk. I had read about Madrone Trees but never had the opportunity to see one, so this was an unexpected treat for me!
Read more about the beautiful Madrone Tree HERE
Leonas Lines--Poetry Plus 