Enjoy the little things
Before they slip away
Life a new day brings
Enjoy the little things
A bird that sings
A sunny day
Enjoy the little things
Before they slip away
Triolet
Enjoy the little things
Before they slip away
Life a new day brings
Enjoy the little things
A bird that sings
A sunny day
Enjoy the little things
Before they slip away
Triolet
Hearing sweet music,
The whispering wind incites
The ladies in green
To sway to and fro in harmony.
Nature’s graceful dance.
Tanka
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
Though the world looks dreary
Though the leaves are fallen
Life still goes on
Haiku
Searching for hidden treasure
In the wrong area
Senryu
Can be
A nightmare
Or a blessing
Situational
Depending on location
A beautiful sound to some
An unwelcome nightmare to others
May God’s hand direct it’s course for you
Etheree