Category Archives: 2026

“Thrill”

Thrill

Thrilled by building, /

we raise our houses on sand /

and raze our lives.

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“Late”

Late

I shed my warn clothes /

and stand before the stars, naked. /

My tailor is late.

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Photo finish Friday: “Green”

Green

Green of Spring pokes /

through February’s brown. /

Chimes warn: winter lingers.

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Haiku to you Thursday: “Burden”

Burden

Rain and promises /

Fill both a cloudy day /

And a burdened heart.

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“Wind chimes”

Wind chimes

Wind and chimes and /

wind chimes ring, singing forth /

for the sun’s return.

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“Possum”

Possum

Possum at noon. /

Can’t wait until midnight. /

Cat food too tempting.

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“Bag”

Bag

Bag of wind

caught on a fallen limb.

A lost hobo’s dream.

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“Last”

Last

Last piece of fudge. /

Holiday treat almost gone. /

Maybe lingered too long.

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“Flush”

Flush

Flush of success, /

fewer these days, I guess. /

No need to impress.

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Photo finish Friday: “Ice pie”

Ice pie

Outdoor ice pie /

made by Mother Nature’s try. /

No fridge need apply.

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