Monthly Archives: April 2023

“Leaves”

Leaves

Spring winds rip from trees /

young leaves littering sidewalks. /

Birds still hold their wings.

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“Dance”

Dance

Some Iris bloom, /

while other Iris blooms die. /

Light and shadows dance.

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“Iris light”

Iris light

The evening light limns /

gossamer Iris petals. /

Translucent embrace.

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Photo finish Friday: “Poised”

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“Each”

Each

Each Spring ends too soon. /

Each Iris blooms but briefly. /

Each bloom, timeless joy.

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Haiku to you Thursday: “Pilgrim”

Pilgrims

Nature’s first pilgrims, /

flowing along each Iris,

raindrops find no homes.

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“Devil’s future”

Devil’s future

The machine answers. /

Your future it will bestow /

For a Devil’s nickel.

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“Cascade”

Cascade

Cascade in the sun. /

Waterfall of white Iris /

flowing up from Earth.

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“Waiting”

Waiting

Even in beauty /

Decay lives, carrying a /

Valise of tomorrows.

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“Absence”

Absence

April brings Iris blooms, /

reminders of your work here /

and your absence now.

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