Baby spuds sprouting even when there is no earth— all they need is dark #haiku #poetry #smallwonders #quietgrowth #vss365 #photography #BlueSkyPoets

She’s cooking dinner; suddenly the light goes out— bomb blasts the power #Senryu #WarPoetry #Micropoetry #Ukraine #Vss365 #BlueSkyPoetry

Here‘s a #Sanryu for #Christmas #SantaClause #BlueSkyPoets #Vss365 #micropoetry Santa versus Christ; celebrations in full swing— whose birthday is it?

Pausing on shadow, the stork reflects next action— camera shutter snaps #haiku #poetry #photography #birds #shadow #stillness #stork #vss365

Lost glove bodes not well— like two lovers torn apart, never meet again #haiku #winterhaiku #lostandfound #poetrycommunity #micropoetry #everydayobjects #symbolicpoetry #BlueSkyPoets #haikuphoto #vss365

Old man hums a tune to himself in a café— I alone listen #Senryu #PoetryCommunity #Micropoetry #BlueSkyPoets #EverydayHaiku #CafePoetry #WritersOnBlueSky #HumanMoments #Vss365

Here’s a quick #senryu for the #prompt #cautious #BlueSkyPoets #vss365 Cautious cat never curious—didn’t get killed like other felines

Bedraggled and beat, tiny plant clings to the edge— still undefeated #naturehaiku #tinyresilience #everydaypoetry #streetpoetry #urbanwildlife #poetrycommunity #micropoetry #haikupoetry #resilience #photography

First lights of the day; cathedral tolls the hours— you rouse from deep sleep #Haiku #MorningHaiku #PoetryCommunity #BlueSkyPoets #Micropoetry #LoveHaiku #WritersOnBlueSky #DawnPoem #vss365 #photography

Lost in labyrinth of Yayoi Kusama’s world— dotted snakes seek me #Haiku #ArtHaiku #YayoiKusama #PoetryCommunity #Micropoetry #BlueSkyPoets #ContemporaryArt #InfinityRooms #Vss365 #FondationBeyeler

This a beautiful poem by Alice Huntley, sensuous and evocative!

For all you #writers, here the #inspiration of the day. #Senryu #WritingCommunity #PoetryCommunity #BlueSkyPoets #WritersOnBlueSky #Micropoetry #KeepWriting #PoetLife #vss365

A girl twirls a strand of hair; it falls on her book — Sonnets by Shakespeare #Haiku #LiteraryHaiku #PoetryCommunity #BlueSkyPoets #Micropoetry #WritersOnBlueSky #BookLovers #Shakespeare #vss365

Where are the lovers of yesteryear, gone, all gone — but you are still here #Senryu #LovePoetry #PoetryCommunity #BlueSkyPoets #Micropoetry #NostalgiaPoetry #RomanticPoetry #WritersOnBlueSky #vss365

Old age — it’s not me staring back from the mirror — but youth past its best #Senryu #PoetryCommunity #Aging #MirrorPoetry #vss365 #BlueSkyPoets #Micropoetry #LifePoetry #WritersOnBlueSky

In dead of winter, an onion sprouts from its net seeking spring, like us 🧅🌱 #Haiku #WinterHaiku #Senryu #PoetryCommunity #BlueSkyPoets #Micropoetry #EverydayHaiku #photography #NatureInTheHome #WinterPoetry #WritersOnBlueSky #vss365

An old friend passes suddenly during the night— how we’ll miss your smile! #Senryu #PoetryCommunity #GriefPoetry #InMemoriam #Micropoetry #BlueSkyPoets #WritersOnBlueSky #vss365

Last rose of the year blooming still from straining stalk — defies winter’s breath #Haiku #NatureHaiku #SeasonalHaiku #WinterHaiku #PoetryCommunity #BlueSkyPoets #Micropoetry #FlowerPoetry #LastRose #WritersOnBlueSky #vss365 #photography

Here's my #BlackFriday #Senryu again for all the #Shopaholics after dubious #bargains. #Vss365 #BlueSkyPoets #satire #BlackHumour

A Eurasian jay pauses briefly in garden — in a flash it’s gone #BirdHaiku #NatureHaiku #Jays #PoetryCommunity #BlueSkyPoets #Micropoetry #WritersOnBlueSky #Vss365 #haiku #micropoetry #naturepoetry #birds #eurasianjay #birdwatching #poetsofbluesky

Crows are at war too— squabbling past the church tower, caws fading in dusk #Haiku #BirdHaiku #NatureHaiku #Crows #PoetryCommunity #BlueSkyPoets #Micropoetry #Soundscape #EveningHaiku #WritersOnBlueSky #Vss365

Wilting but still brave, tulips maintain dignity, yet the dustbin waits Here’s my #Tuesday #Senryu #haiku #Vss365 #BlueSkyPoem #photography #HaikuCrush #autumn #Fall #micropoetry #Tulips

Robots everywhere, whirring along bright hallways — replacing us fast! #Senryu #TechPoetry #AI #Automation #FutureShock #PoetryCommunity #BlueSkyPoets #Micropoetry #WritersOnBlueSky #RobotPoetry Vss365 #SocialCommentary

Waking on Sunday, great feeling to be alive – my love beside me #Haiku #MorningHaiku #LovePoetry #PoetryCommunity #BlueSkyPoets #Micropoetry #WritersOnBlueSky #SundayPoetry #vss365

Here‘s my #Saturday #Haiku #NatureHaiku #Tulips #FlowerPoetry #PoetryCommunity #BlueSkyPoets #Micropoetry #WritersOnBlueSky #WinterHaiku #vss365 #photography #HaikuCrush Tulips wither, flop — the vase vainly bolsters them; gravity holds sway

Here's my #BlackFriday #Senryu #Satire #HumorPoetry #Micropoetry #BlueSkyPoets #vss365

Here’s my #Thursday #Senryu #Poetry #BirdFeeder #WinterPrep #NaturePoetry #BlueSkyPoets #Micropoetry #PoetryCommunity #HumorPoetry #BackyardBirds #vss365 #photography Bird feeder set up for winter’s freezing days — where’s the clientele?

Here's one for #Wednesday #Senryu #Poetry #WinterPoetry #Snowfall #Micropoetry #PoetryCommunity #BlueSkyPoets #WritersOnBlueSky #HumorPoetry #HaikuCrush #SeasonalPoetry Waiting for the snow to tumble down from heaven — pillow fight with God

Here’s my #Tuesday #Senryu #Poets #Humor #Satire #BlueSkyPoet #Vss365 #HaikuCrush #SillySenryu #love #TravelPoetry #Paris Adrift in Paris, and there is love in the air — Damn, passport stolen!

The Best #Haiku 2025 is now available at Amazon and its brick/online partner #booksellers! Here's a shortcut to its U.S. Amazon page: tinyurl.com/TheBestHaiku/ Some countries vary. #giftidea #poetry #micropoetry #senryu #haikufeels #poetrybook #booklovers #haikusunday #haikusaturday #haikuchallenge

Here’s my #Monday #Senryu #haiku #Vss365 #BlueSkyPoem #photography #HaikuCrush #autumn #Fall #micropoetry #Tulips #Flowers #Shelley #Spring Last of the tulips standing at attention still — is spring far behind?

Here’s my #Sunday #Senryu #haiku #Vss365 #BlueSkyPoem #photography #HaikuCrush #rain #autumn #Fall #micropoetry Water drops shimmer on branches lit by lamplight — rain weaving a web

Here’s my #Saturday #Senryu #Poetry #Humor #Satire #BlueSkyPoet #Vss365 #Haikusmash #photography #SillySenryu #BlueSkyPoets #nostalgia #typewriter #micropoetry With a typewriter no viruses, no malware - just change the ribbon

For the #2wordprompts #plummet and #stare #Senryu #AntiWarPoetry #PoetryCommunity #BlueSkyPoets #Micropoetry #WritersOnBlueSky #WarAndPeace #TruthPoetry #Vss365 Watch the bombs plummet, while staring at the TV — wars can hit us too!

#Senryu #Poetry #PoemADay #Micropoetry #HumanNature #TruthPoetry #PoetryCommunity #BlueSkyPoets #WritersOnBlueSky #PoetLife #Vss365 #HaikuCrush We never grow up — petty grievances remain, turning destructive

Here’s my #Wednesday #Senryu #Poetry #Humor #Satire #BlueSkyPoet #Vss365 #pumpkin #Haikusmash #photography #SillySenryu #BlueSkyPoets #Fall Wrinkled old pumpkin, you’ve become a real giant – what a pie you’ll make!

Here’s my #Tuesday #Senryu #Poetry #Humor #Satire #BlueSkyPoet #Vss365 #eggs #Haikusmash #Dinosaurs #SillySenryu #BlueSkyPoets Tyrannosaurus eggs for breakfast, be aware - Momma’s coming fast!

Here’s my #Sunday #Senryu #haiku #Vss365 #nature #Way #mountain #BlueSkyPoem #Zen #snow #HaikuCrush #photography #poem #BlueSkyCommunity The way leads to snow – does it know how long it takes to reach the summit?

Here’s my #weekend #Senryu #haiku #Vss365 #leaves #trees #nature #BlueSkyPoem #moonlight #HaikuCrush #alchemy #photography Moon caught in branches, bare now, leaves withered on ground - drops of quicksilver

Here’s my #Thursday #Senryu #haiku #Vss365 #Ginkgo #leaves #trees #nature #BlueSkyPoem #moonlight #livingfossil #ivy #lonely #HaikuCrush #photography Late light burning low in the lonely ivied house – Ginkgo leaves eavesdrop

Here’s my #Wednesday #Senryu #haiku #Vss365 #Ginko #leaves #trees #nature #BlueSkyPoem #moonlight #livingfossil #dinosaurs Ginkgo leaves shimmer under the same moonlight where dinosaurs once roamed

Congratulations to Mara Gajic for having a Haiku chosen!

Here’s my #Tuesday #nostalgic #Senryu #haiku #Vss365 #memory #BlueSkyPoem #kiss #love #romance #HaikuCrush Sometimes, in a flash, it is nineteen fifty-eight - first kiss through glasses

Here’s my #Sunday #haiku #BlueSkyPoets #NaturePoetry #Sanryu #Vss365 #poetry #micropoetry #mountain #Alps #clouds #photography Buoyed by rising mist, the mountain peak looms skyward – restraining clouds form

Here’s my #Friday #Halloween #Sanryu #BlueSkypost #Vss365 #photography #HaikuCrush #micropoetry #shadows #graveyard #moonlight #hands #graves #HappyHalloween! #demons #BlackBoughPoetry #hell Night of Horrors comes, Portals of Hell groan open – Demons seek your soul!

Here’s my #Friday #Halloween #Sanryu #BlueSkypost #Vss365 #photography #HaikuCrush #micropoetry #shadows #graveyard #moonlight #hands #graves #HappyHalloween! #BlackBoughPoetry Moon gleams through branches, shadows creep about tombstones – a hand breaks from grave

Holy moly thank you so much! I was honored to be shortlisted and doubly so to be selected!

Here’s my #Friday #BlueSkypost #Vss365 #Haiku #NaturePoetry #Poetry #photography #HaikuCrush #micropoetry #rain #dancing #moonlight #Tango Dancing in the rain, a Tango through the puddles- moonlight following

Great #news two of my #haiku have been accepted for the #HaikuCrush #Anthology #BestHaiku #2025!

Here’s my #Wednesday #BlueSkypost #Vss365 #Haiku #NaturePoetry #Poetry #photography #Haikusmash #autumn #fall #nature #trees #mountains #micropoetry #snow #clouds First snow on mountains, cloud arms embracing the peaks – trees stand still and stare