#dailyhaikuprompt Evening Rain Pine Grove Cool in summer heat Evening rain mists the pine grove Earth sighs in relief

My memory hazy It was roughly 50 years ago You said you loved me But handled me roughly I wasn't real to you How could I have been Based on how you came up And when boredom subdued illusion You broke things off roughly For the better, I think I got myself back -- gently #poem #poetry

#dailyhaikuprompt Overcast sky huddle A threatening storm Overcast sky warning us: Huddle for safety

#dailyhaikuprompt Lush pasture bare tree A study in contrast A lush pasture watched over By a lone bare tree

#dailyhaikuprompt #sunflower #glimmer Sunflower seen through Freshly washed windows; the glass Glimmers in faint light

#dailyhaikuprompt #Meadow #hibernate Beneath the meadow Small creatures hibernating Warm and stomachs full

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#dailyhaikuprompt #rain #frosty January drive Rain making frosty streaks on My auto's windshield

Happy Birthday, Mavis Staples!! #UrbanViewMornings

#dailyhaikuprompt Cool Off Cold Draft Angry thoughts arise I really need to cool off; Second take, cold draft

#dailyhaikuprompt Cut Grass Stormy Sea Unruly grass cut By the blades of the mower Green stormy sea calmed

Goats speak to my heart Kids bounding through a field Or doing yoga (Even as I think they're getting in the way) Providers of milk and cheese Faulted as stubborn But perhaps that's human goats Athletes like Williams and James Or you, my old sea goat Refusing to let go Even if it kills you #poem

Wed 7/8 COTD The Hermit. Instead of the Lone Wizard with his lantern, here we see the beautiful witch fire gazing. Both are searching for wisdom, truth, and answers. A spiritual truth that acts as a navigation point will shine the light on your next step. The truth becomes more clear today.

#dailyhaikuprompt #swim #freeze Plunge into the lake I want to swim but I freeze In the March waters

in troubling times never check the bargain bin when looking for truth #haikufeels #Bargain #Senryu #Haiku #Poetry #Micropoetry #JustWrite #WritingCommunity #BlueskyPoets

#dailyhaikuprompt Morning Cloud Owl Clouds part to reveal The arrival of morning Owl heads for home

#dailyhaikuprompt Parched winter grass A drought in winter The grass is parched and yellow Like some bad dye job

Fascinating article among so many other gems from @krislindbeck.bsky.social #BookSky 📚💙

FEARLESS Black Americans have been confronting hatred with dignity for generations.

#dailyhaikuprompt #sand #plover A day at the beach Plover runs across the sand, Pauses to reflect

I share this every year because it's still relevant. "Let America Be America Again" by Langston Hughes www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/147907...

#dailyhaikuprompt #haiku #senryu #roses #rage Tears the petals off The dozen roses in rage He doesn't love her

#dailyhaikuprompt #ducks Algae bloom driving All the ducks away; peace Not always static

#dailyhaikuprompt #pasture Old family farm A lone cow in the pasture Longs for company

#dailyhaikuprompt #lightning #lonely When I first saw you Lightning bolt out of the blue Revealed as lonely

Wed July 1st COTD Wheel of Fortune! It represents the cycles of life. Positive changes are happening and the karmic wheel turns. Alongside change comes opportunity. You could be in the right place at the right time today. Be present in every situation to spot the opportunities available.

Always thought of myself As an obscure poet Of the late 20th Century Dying unrecognized My unpublished works Found in a trunk By family trying To make sense of my life That was before the digital age Before e-books and websites Now my work has been seen around the world Obscure is just one of many

#dailyhaikuprompt Morning Dew Cold Barefoot on the grass The morning dew cold against My soles and ankles

#dailyhaikuprompt (Hot night plum) Hot night this summer Dark as a ripe plum; I seek Relief on my porch

#dailyhaikuprompt #shade #chestnut Others throwing shade At him for dragging out some Chestnut; not funny

#dailyhaikuprompt #splash #juncos A bird pool party Juncos and cardinals splash In neighbor's birdbath

#dailyhaikuprompt #toss #quilt Please don't toss those scraps! They're just what I'm looking for, Make a patchwork quilt

#dailyhaikuprompt #toss #quilt We hold the corners Of the quilt tightly as we Gently toss the child

#dailyhaikuprompt #pastoral #tracks Pastoral peace is Disturbed by the train making Its way down the tracks

Thurs 6/25 COTD 8 of wands. Information coming in bringing swift changes. Wherever you live, please be alert to these changes concerning the weather. Plans of any kind can be delayed or involve detours. These 8 wands can bring resolution to existing problems We might need some extra coffee.

#dailyhaikuprompt #vibrant #winter A winter morning Vibrant white snow shimmering In the frosty air

upfromsumdirt CRY, WOLF, CRY

#dailyhaikuprompt #longdays #thread I thread my way through These long summer days hoping To gather their joy

Tues June 23rd COTD 3 of Cups. Three beautiful women raise their glasses to each other as they dance among the fruits of a successful harvest. Make everyday a Holiday. Every act one of celebration. Every word a song of triumph. Great day to gather with friends.

#dailyhaikuprompt #picnic #icicles This is no picnic Winter camping with you and Icicles on me

Monday June 22nd COTD is The Page of Cups. This Page signifies the awakening of a creative impulse, the beginnings of love, and a heightened sense of intuition. We could also receive a small gift, gesture, or a pleasant surprise. This Page also represents the "littles" in our lives.

#dailyhaikuprompt #balmy #mountains Balmy breezes play Around the mountains' bases Lift stoic spirits

The year's longest day Solstice fires burning up The false starts of spring #dailyhaikuprompt #solstice

Sat 6/20 COTD 9 of wands. This is the "battle weary" card and appears when someone is in the thick of an ordeal or endurance test. Don't take the remarks of others too seriously or personally. Stay calm and avoid a knee-jerk reaction in difficult situations today and you'll do just fine, hugs.