A single leaf falls on my freshly swept porch. Sigh. Leaves rain down. Still, I rake. Autumn deluge rinses leaf dust, til air is brisk, shiny. I open the door on morning – green scent of pine. Autumn frost – sugarcoated oak leaves sparkle in the sun. Winter grass glitters, its diamond crust twinkling – … Continue reading Haiku of a gathering winter
Curled leaf hangs from a barren twig- a brown bat, sleeping. At the bus stop, my breath in white clouds my nose a red cherry. Black crow perches on a bone white branch. Watching. Ruffled lichens, like green ravioli, bloom on wet stone. Sun shines through naked trees, wintry patterns of light. Extracting words, I … Continue reading November haiku
A creak at our door, black as night out the window. “Mom, it’s six-oh-two!” Cinnamon, tea, and warm yeasted dough – scents of Christmas morning. Stampede of kid feet down carpeted stairs – squeals of delight at the tree. Wide eyes sparkle, like holiday lights; a kiss that tastes of chocolate. Small hands – sticky … Continue reading Haiku from Christmas
