spring haiku
Frozen grey and white Slowly transforms becomes green Wonderment of spring For today’s Ragtag Daily Prompt of Wonderment
Read More spring haikuFrozen grey and white Slowly transforms becomes green Wonderment of spring For today’s Ragtag Daily Prompt of Wonderment
Read More spring haikucat on the keyboard intransitive and purring not my writing for today’s Ragtag Daily Prompt of intransitive
Read More not movingI Don’t sit so close to Whatever you’re hoping to see heard by many friends II. I don’t want glasses What’s wrong with that tree? funny spots Leaves? hmm, new to me. III. Myopic not me Farsighted, eagle eyed Not after fifty. IV. a pair in each room still not there when I want them […]
Read More Up CloseI. Oilcloth for picnics linen and lace for parties everyday and fancy II. red checkered cloths stained with life, gravy and wine many tales told here III. fine embroidery illuminates a cloth years in the making. A series of haiku/senryu written for today’s Ragtag Daily Prompt of Tablecloth
Read More Getting SetA series of senryu written for the Blogging A to Z challenge. Today’s letter is R I. Re: reference referring to whatever is on someones mind II. reruns or retakes the hope of doing over that which we regret III. the verdict is in remanded to custody the losses remain IV. Reset all the clocks […]
Read More REI. over it had enough no more stop the violence now we are over it II. two eggs over easy its a classic breakfast order upsetting for hens III. overdone way too much says who? who are you to say its just your opinion IV. Sure I’m fine with that It doesn’t matter that much […]
Read More OVERPredator eats arm Then a new part develops Regeneration! It amazes me how starfish and other “lower” animals are able to regenerate body parts. What fabulous resilience! For today’s Ragtag Daily Prompt of Regenerate.
Read More Comeback StoryMeadowlark phoebe Redwing red breast hawk duck goose Morning song delights. It’s been a very busy stretch recently, and I have made a lot of compromises between desires and commitments. I have worked hard to get at least a bit of exercise each days. These early spring mornings, it’s a delight to be out […]
Read More Morning BirdsEarly spring morning Tiny island tiny pond Nesting pair prepares. Very busy birds in this patch of open space this morning. As I first ran by, these ducks were hunkered down. When I stopped to take their photo, they arose and soon were swimming. I didn’t see a nest, but I suspect it’s nearby. For […]
Read More nestingIn The Wasteland, T.S. Eliot famously stated that April is the cruelest month. That is of course, a matter of opinion and experience. Concerning the weather, it seems true this week. Monday was pleasant and Tuesday was pushing towards hot, with a high above 80. The kids were out in shorts and sandals, it was […]
Read More Cruel?Finally healed Bones reconnected rebuilt Prepare for cast off. For today’s Ragtag Daily Prompt of Cast off.
Read More Cast OffAbandon not hope But that which interrupts your Connection with life. For today’s Ragtag Daily Prompt of Abandon.
Read More live withPolished clean ice Frostless and smooth skaters fly Across and above. For yesterday’s Ragtag Daily Prompt of frosted and today’s of Flight. The US national championships in figure skating are finishing today. There have been some remarkable performances, and this link is to the winning pairs program by Ashley Cain and Tim LeDuc; Enjoy.
Read More That Time of the Year.Homeless wanderer By choice or by circumstance Can you spare a dime? Illegal to be Poor, homeless, cold and jobless Hunger amoral? Living out of bounds Unconventional some way Each reflects a truth. For today’s Ragtag Daily Prompt of Vagrant.
Read More VagrantDried leaf fragments Immersed in hot water Wait a bit drink tea. for today’s Ragtag Daily Prompt of Immerse
Read More Just my CupI. Look at it this way Now try from another side Perspective matters. II. My way suits my needs Yours may be quite different Neither one is wrong. III. right acute obtuse long ago geometry side angle side For today’s Ragtag Daily Prompt of ANGLE
Read More What’s your angle?Grey marbled white Full orb in sky shadowed Copper orange glow. for today’s ragtag daily prompt of Marble
Read More Lunar EclipseTo cook or not cook Very little question when Seeking tasty food. Perfect timing for this prompt, as I made a big vat of my favorite vegetable soup this morning. Now stored in containers in the freezer, ready for lunch or dinner. Also good for breakfast with an egg and hot sauce! For […]
Read More Soup’s OnA quest or request Equestrian. Today’s quest Is horsing around. For today’s Ragtag Daily Prompt of Quest
Read More QuestionableMy desk collects piles Stuff to be attended to Business work and play. For today’s Ragtag daily prompt of Collection. This photo is from my relatively tidy desk at my professional office. My home office desk features much more elaborate collections, ever changing.
Read More DeskSleep was elusive Go to yoga anyway Sunrise from hot tub. For today’s Ragtag daily prompt of Vital
Read More MorningSurprising to feel Cheerful and energetic A breezy spring day. for today’s Ragtag Daily Prompt of Ebullient
Read More Hope in JanuaryI. Rice Krispies or joints Limbering up for breakfast Sounds of a new day. II. Crepitus the sound Of swollen tissues pop the Body’s bubble wrap. For today’s Ragtag Daily Prompt of Crepitus. A great word, I agree!
Read More CrepitusPeeee-uuu what a stench Ashes to ashes dust to . . . . Rotten smells enroute The photo (from Pixabay, thank you) is of corpse flower, Amorphophallus titanium, so named because of its putrescent (like rotting flesh) scent. Talk about a terrible beauty. For today’s Ragtag Daily Prompt of Putrescent. Good one, […]
Read More Big StinkI. Shop until you drop Merchants know it’s good for them Not so much for me. II. A place to make things Tools supplies creative site This is good for me. For today’s Ragtag Daily Prompt of Shop
Read More ShopFrozen fog morning Snow possible perhaps sun Petrichor absent. Petrichor, the smell created by rain occurring on parched land. The word comes from petros, the greek word for stone, and ichor, the fluid that flows in the veins of the gods in greek mythology. As someone who has lived most of my life in […]
Read More Perhaps Another DayEnticing luster Pristine ice cold smooth as glass Calling me to skate. For today’s Ragtag Daily Prompt of Lustre.
Read More Ice SirenFloating in the sky Fantasies imagined Back to earth is next. For today’s Ragtag Daily Prompt of Fabulist. These balloons were among a number I saw on my way to the office this morning.
Read More Hot AirSnowstorm then hard freeze A leaf blizzard to follow Crunchy drifts abound. For today’s Ragtag Daily Prompt of Blizzard After last weekend’s snowstorm, it has once again warmed up. I scuffed through a lot of fallen leaves on my run this morning, and was greeted by these views at the lake just after sunrise.
Read More Autumn BlizzardThings fall into place Opportunity knocks more When attention paid. For today’s Ragtag Daily Prompt of Serendipity
Read More Be Prepared