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I talk in haikus,
Some call me an oddity,
Do you talk like me?
by a Haiku Priest
Dry cough reminds me
To show pity for my cats
When they have hairballs
by a Haiku Priest
Cuddling my dog
Her warm fur and calm heartbeat
Soothe me into sleep
by a Haiku Devil
Your paws rub your eyes
You yawn and your fangs glisten
Best friend, snuggle close
by a Haiku Devil
Fields of Wild Flowers
Red, Yellow, Purple, and Blue
Dancing with the Wind
by a Haiku Priest
Dark blue sky birds sing
morning dew the day begins
Beautiful nature
by a Haiku Apprentice
It is so nice out.
What I would give for freedom.
Trapped here at this job.
by a Haiku Journeyman
Each turn of the wheel
Begins a revolution:
Greatness from small deeds
by a Haiku God
inner peace is found
when you let go of your fears
and enjoy your life
by a Haiku God
If there are two ways
Of interpreting something
I'll choose the other
by a Haiku God
What does one do when
The sheep one has been counting
Are themselves asleep?
by a Haiku God
words hold no value
if your actions do not match
sew them together
by a Haiku God
Crouched in a bathtub
Storms come to take me away
Silence. I'm still here
by a Haiku Master
zak and scooter dogs
snore at the top of their lungs
lulling me to sleep
by a Haiku Master
that which is not there
cannot be replaced or lost
yet it can be found
by a Haiku God
Under urban sounds
(cars and cops and passing trains)
there is a birdsong.
by a Haiku God
a lazy frog hops
on green lily pads, making
his own "no fly" zone
by a Haiku God
Rhythm to the days,
Looking forward, looking back.
Precious are they all.
by a Haiku God
growing up, I fought
with my brother. Now he's gone.
Wish I'd let him win.
by a Haiku God
Gulls floating on air,
Calling out with strident tones,
Hear the sea's heartbeat.
by a Haiku God
ask a country girl
whats for supper and I bet
it will have cornbread
by a Haiku God
a slight gust of wind
tests the boy's balancing act
on sandbox borders
by a Haiku God
dark and dusty rooms
filled with childhood memories
in my mind, I'm there.
by a Haiku God
when the sky darkens
and clouds grow fat with rain
the flowers reach up
by a Haiku God
grew with some rain fall
stronger because of sunlight
blooms in bright colors
by a Haiku Devil
burning midnight oil,
wondering what will I burn
once the oil is gone.
by a Haiku God
in the grass at night,
while wheeling down the garbage:
rabbits, brown rabbits!
by a Haiku God
His face in shadow,
the old man pointed outside--
the last big white moon.
by a Haiku God
beneath the highway--
a village of weeds and men
growing in the shade.
by a Haiku God
wish I was a leaf,
blown by the wind in autumn,
starting my journey.
by a Haiku God
awakened birds' songs
probably declare it is
their time now, not mine.
by a Haiku God
Pools of yellow light
Shivering on a wet path
Shatters reflections
by a Haiku God
I stand in between
listening to seasons passed
and seasons to come.
by a Haiku God
tapping and creaking
in the house. I have no fear:
she is just breathing.
by a Haiku God
caught with his finger
in the jam, the kid said: jus'
checkin' it ain't bad.
by a Haiku God
This is my autumn,
My feelings are the dead leaves,
Tumbling with the wind.
by a Haiku God
snow will fall again
there will be angels lying
on every white field
by a Haiku God
cats are like children
buy them expensive toys and
they play wth the box
by a Haiku God
soon the floods will come,
inevitable as greed:
fish will swim my room.
by a Haiku God
reading an old play:
a shadow grows on the floor,
my cat moves again.
by a Haiku God
travel weary breeze
half-heartedly lifts my hair
settles in the grass
by a Haiku God
Golden orb above,
Golden rays caressing skin,
Waking spring inside.
by a Haiku God
sorting through your things
will take the rest of my life
keep the memories
by a Haiku God
A necklace of jewels,
Bright on the horizon's neck,
The city shines at night.
by a Haiku God
Running through the sun
Hair twisted in the wild wind
My grandaughter's here!
by a Haiku God
perhaps, when there is
nothing to say, we should just
be quiet. Like now.
by a Haiku God
Troubled,you sit alone,
Veil of confusion spreading,
Age, the final friend.
by a Haiku God
A night of black silk,
Torn assunder by lightning,
The skies are alive.
by a Haiku God
gentle pitter-pat
of soft rain on the rooftop
lulling me to sleep
by a Haiku God
saturday night has
misplaced its fever and I
have misplaced my youth.
by a Haiku God
sun pokes through the clouds
i head downtown on my bike
in search of ... something.
by a Haiku God
roses pregnant buds
fill the branches to bursting
bright spring blossoming
by a Haiku Daemon
love left,weepy wings
never again will my heart
fly,as bluebird sings
by a Haiku Daemon
wheels below my feet
gliding along scenic trail
ten years old again
by a Haiku God
walking around zoo
snow cone melting down my hand
the animals howl
by a Haiku God
skin dry like paper
bones brittle and hair long gone
mirrors do not lie
by a Haiku God
my happy time starts
mother nature plays with dice
my happy time ends
by a Haiku God
Georgia, a blue roan,
ripped out the toy's squeaker like
an Aztec priestess.
by a Haiku Devil
wind tears my jacket
the freezing temperature hurts
icicles growing
by a Haiku Apprentice
Without face or voice
But always seen, always heard
Chiming a ghost's smile
by a Haiku Master
full moon out tonight
as close to earth as can be
what a sight to see!
by a Haiku Master
don't ride the tiger
don't tickle the dragon's tail
they might burn your soul
by a Haiku Apprentice
You, that let your looks
command your life, you made me
swoon! Now, you waste time.
by a Haiku God
A stalk of green grass
gently sways in the soft breeze
as the sun descends
by a Haiku God
gently falling snow
a quiet reminder that
spring is not yet here
by a Haiku Master
Night's soothing darkness
Massages our stressful minds
Brings us inner peace
by a Haiku God
Would you please be still?
I crave for eternity
and it might fly by.
by a Haiku God
Live life to the full
Cherish each memory, as
Time catches everyone
by a Haiku Devil
Your bones creak with age
How many years of sorrow
Yet you still have hope
by a Haiku God
balanced on the sill
a cup of hot tea totters
cooled by a light breeze
by a Haiku God
with more sunlight hours
everything buds//even my
haiku grow longer
by a Haiku Devil
Peeking through wet snow
Tiny crocus heads look around
Heralding Spring's Sun
by a Haiku God
Bluejays gobbling seed
Persuade chicadees to perch
Little beaks beckon
by a Haiku God
In sun, snow and rain
Fond thoughts of you fill my heart
Mother remembered
by a Haiku God
Friends can hurt you most
Secretly wishing you harm
Relishing the fall
by a Haiku God
our love is secret
if you die how will i know
no one will tell me
by a Haiku God
the breeze flits through trees
as fast as a fox it flees
foretelling of spring
by a Haiku God
a gentle crocus
offered up this sweet saffron
to pique the senses
by a Haiku God
great northern lights dance
green lights across the night sky
takes my breath away
by a Haiku Master
The bone cane I use,
bent like a branch's shadow,
keeps me up in rain.
by a Haiku God
My life is adrift
Going where the current takes me
I land on your shore.
by a Haiku Master
reeking of onion,
my wise old teacher leaned in--
and forgot his point.
by a Haiku God
edging closer still
spring presses her soft warm breast
against winter's back
by a Haiku God
a scary face smiles
seems devoid of emotion
I smile back gladly
by a Haiku Priest
bent, a branch splinters
first from bark, last from the heart
left open and raw
by a Haiku God
Old Merry-Go-Round,
where once-vibrant horses ran
now hidden by rust
by a Haiku God
weakened roots topple
a pine across the river;
the current changes
by a Haiku God
Dragonflies hover
above the glass-like water
waiting for the breeze
by a Haiku God
days go by quickly
I feel the world spining round
my life still goes on
by a Haiku God
Wishing for haiku perfection.
Striving gets me nowhere.
Stillness does.
by a Haiku God
the silent bird sings
along with the violin
for the missing sun
by a Haiku God
propped in the corner
a tube of wrapping paper
awaits giving thoughts
by a Haiku God
night through our window,
barely visible eyes meet
before drifting dreams
by a Haiku Master
shower-fogged mirror.
extend one fingertip, paint
self into the scene.
by a Haiku God
cat trilling to birds
are you calling them closer?
do you long for sky?
by a Haiku God
Warmth waits in the rain
a tender kiss across my cheek
Sighing for spring
by a Haiku God
Beneath the pale moon,
the shadows of young lovers
eagerly embrace
by a Haiku God
i laid in the sand
dreaming of dolphins dancing
i heard a whale's song
by a Haiku God
haiku reminds me
of things that shouldn't be mixed:
politics and zen
by a Haiku God
strolling on the beach
I found a lonesome seashell
waiting for the tide
by a Haiku God
today was brighter.
in my heart and in my mind
the darkness subsides.
by a Haiku Devil
shy ball of fire light
peeks out from behind the clouds
to warm my face. Spring?
by a Haiku Devil
The world is on fire
Who will extinguish the flames?
Is the dove asleep?
by a Haiku God
crimson butterfly
flying towards the burning sky
sing your unheard song
by a Haiku God
sweetly singing birds
in a valley of sharp thorns
nature's deception
by a Haiku God
bobber in river
i am my father's daughter
hoping for spring catch
by a Haiku God
godhood escapes me
the way up and the way down are one and the same
by a Haiku God
quite,slow snow falling
sudden blizard of feelings
i melt in your hands
by a Haiku Journeyman
gray sky, gray concrete
flower sprouting from a crack
lone splash of colour
by a Haiku Devil
hawk looks down at us
pitching hay in the meadow
wondering what for
by a Haiku Devil
life - a million things
happening elsewhere while i
sit in the office
by a Haiku Devil
nameless haiku man
why so much hatred on here
look in the mirror
by a Haiku Priest
a quick draft of air
on the closing of a door
dust lifts and settles
by a Haiku God
anything you do
i can do so much better
except write haiku
by a Haiku Journeyman
Cold blanket smooth, white.
Sleeping garden, vibrant seeds.
Weeds dream under snow.
by a Haiku God
we are here to help
do not tear down other's art
learn from each other
by a Haiku God
home from work early
the taste of guilt but a hint
quiet, alone...sweet
by a Haiku God
sunlight through the pines
natures great, green cathedral
- starlings fall silent
by a Haiku God
peaceful rain patters
i do enjoy its soft sound
dont enjoy the leaks
by a Haiku God
yes five years today
chilly sunset riverwalk
now she plus daughter
by a Haiku God
the monkey,so short
he climbes up on the tree tops
and thinks himself tall
by a Haiku Master
sunset riverwalk
your lovely eyes wide at stone
will you marry me?
by a Haiku God
After a long hike
a glint of silver through trees
sun on icy lake.
by a Haiku God
under the lotus
goldfish shelter from the rain
too late to stay dry
by a Haiku God
must achieve godhood
in doing so i lose sight
it's not about scores
by a Haiku God
Revealed from parking ramp--
the frozen creek as dragon,
white beside the road.
by a Haiku God
it has been so long
since my ink flowed to paper
yet my heart recalls...
by a Haiku God
peace on the outside
red swirling lava explodes
deep within the core
by a Haiku God
haiku are moments
quick captured in the mind's eye
let loose on the page
by a Haiku God
Fledgling pelican
Grabs a sardine from my hand,
I made a new friend.
by a Haiku Devil
death is all around,
lessons learned in the mean time.
keep your head up kid...
by a Haiku Priest
stepping aside paths
trees swaying in the cold air
a black cat walks by
by a Haiku God
crazed insomnia
late night thoughts weigh less than air
won't sleep till sunrise
by a Haiku God
sea-shell to her ear
a child, wide-eyed with surprise
an ocean in here!
by a Haiku God
sweeping the courtyard
the sound of broom strokes on stone
my mind cleared of leaves
by a Haiku God
a bright net of stars
torn where a cloud, untethered
rises from the pines
by a Haiku God
dear green grasshopper:
still ponds are near, go visit.
you may be surprised...
by a Haiku God
evening subway ride
drifting in contemplation,
she misses her stop
by a Haiku Master
Tea water goes cold
once again, far too entrenched
to stand up and pour
by a Haiku God
A cold morning air
calm and quiet fisherman
many hopeful dreams
by a Haiku Devil
Since birds' existence,
not one has ever complained
once, about flying.
by a Haiku God
A deep darker pool
Hidden shadows flash and swirl
Life ends and remains
by a Haiku Devil
Slowly undressing
Taunting fluttering waving
Autumn leaves fall
by a Haiku Devil
blustery and cold
wind knocking on the window
begs to come inside
by a Haiku Devil
the fragrance of grass
fresh, enlightening, hopeful
emerging from rain
by a Haiku God
Snow melts, ice shatters,
Green spears pierce the thawing earth.
Winter defeated.
by a Haiku God
the creeping cold mist
hangs onto us as we walk
towards home, quickly
by a Haiku Priest
Like musical notes
an endless array of words
give seasons a voice
by a Haiku God
Still midwinter yet
Bright green shoots of early spring
Punctuate the snow
by a Haiku God
Spring blossom longing
To show its timeless beauty
An eye blinks slowly
by a Haiku God
Meditation mat.
I invite the bell to ring.
Breathe in, Breathe out, Peace.
by a Haiku God
In frosty air hangs
The faint scent of a white rose
Dreaming of summer
by a Haiku God
Two hearts in the sand
Protecting our names with love
But waves break on them
by a Haiku God
mist on the river
hangs a veil over mountains
translucent beauty
by a Haiku Priest
pebbles polished smooth
softly roll inside my hand
and calm my spirit
by a Haiku God
The tracks are silent.
only ghost trains ride this line.
A snail rushes by.
by a Haiku Devil
Quiet dark morning,
Peaceful before they awake.
My favorite time.
by a Haiku God
Flaming pink bellies,
Soft gray tops on azure bed.
Beautiful sunrise!
by a Haiku God
Strength and balance build,
Slowly moving, flowing Chi,
Gliding mindful moves.
by a Haiku God
Silver surfing moon,
On a sea of cloudy waves.
Shall I join you soon?
by a Haiku God
the good ones, i try
to save. but my seven cant
keep the sharks at bay.
by a Haiku God
The old man just sits
Starlings dance around bread crumbs.
A dog barks two times.
by a Haiku Devil
lying beside you
my eyes watch the rise and fall
of your breath. i smile.
by a Haiku God
i painted a poem
my brush dipped in pastel words
your heart my canvas
by a Haiku God
skies pour, cardboard bleeds
dirty looks drive slowly by
hunger in the rain
by a Haiku Apprentice
the fire crackles
hissing as its yellow tongue
laps the wooden prey
by a Haiku God
empty promises
are like birds with broken wings
pretty, but useless.
by a Haiku God
broken poetry
words lie shattered on paper
slipped out of my head
by a Haiku God
coins in a fountain
payment for wishes and dreams
hopes and happiness...
by a Haiku God
Waves grind the shingle,
Grey cloud smothers the headland -
Argument brewing.
by a Haiku Journeyman
glamorized by books
the lone life of a recluse
is just not worth it
by a Haiku Priest
If an easy rain
would make the rocks slippery,
he would hold my hand.
by a Haiku Priest
one day you love me
and the next day you do not
yet i have not changed
by a Haiku God
i have realized
like art, haikus just happen
so don't plan ahead
by a Haiku Devil
The battle begins
With the cat, the tree, and me
I will not concede
by a Haiku Daemon
counting my fingers
as i write my next haiku
makes my children laugh
by a Haiku Daemon
I collect stillness
like rain in a broken glass,
silent, incomplete
by a Haiku God
the wind seems to have
given up on whispering -
winter has arrived
by a Haiku God
you are in my mind
like a song, your melody
freeing my caged heart
by a Haiku God
I'm seeking something
but I don't know what it is
Human condition
by a Haiku God
If I am to die,
I will become the sweet earth.
My soul will move on.
by a Haiku Daemon
The bees are humming -
I guess they don't know the words...
Just a passing thought.
by a Haiku God
Question of the day -
Why don't sheep shrink when it rains?
I would love to know.
by a Haiku God
Hovering above,
A cloud maintains its heart shape.
Love is in the air.
by a Haiku God
dangling broken branch,
the full moon giggles as you
scratch her soft belly
by a Haiku God
not friends, not lovers;
that awkward space between poles.
we touch, wondering.
by a Haiku God
a sigh cannot hold
the weight of the rose petal,
only it's beauty
by a Haiku Devil
Snow gently drifts down
A small face is turned upward
Laughing with delight.
by a Haiku Devil
almost is not quite
i am so close yet so far
one more leap of faith
by a Haiku Devil
lines across your face
show many secrets untold
a passage of time
by a Haiku Devil
Humble haiku god
who does not abuse power
we should strive to be.
by a Haiku God
Missing Grandfather.
Then a whisper in the breeze...
He misses me too.
by a Haiku God
I do not mark down.
I am student not teacher.
It is not my place.
by a Haiku God
ghosts of dead haiku
wandering My Own graveyard,
wondering why them?
by a Haiku God
running over rocks
the tide smoothes
rough edges that
time has left behind
by a Haiku God
shouting in the wind
will leave you with a mouthful
of empty feelings
by a Haiku God
red leaves on the ground
memories of summer days
fading now to brown
by a Haiku Apprentice
Full moon bathed mountains.
Pine trees with ivory glow.
The stars shine silver.
by a Haiku God
Following me close...
Both my past and my shadow.
Which is the darker?
by a Haiku God
secrets are sold here
no one really seems to care
except the seller
by a Haiku God
the bubbling brook sings
a thousand years of secrets
for those who listen
by a Haiku God
the stars shine brightly.
I stand outside, looking up.
am I being watched?
by a Haiku God
Once a journeyman -
now an apprentice again.
Life has ups and downs.
by a Haiku God
single blade of grass,
missed by the lawn mower blade,
stands boldly exposed.
by a Haiku God
It's a harsh winter.
We hold each other tighter.
I can live with that.
by a Haiku God
talking over beers,
comparing scars like trophies.
when did we get old?
by a Haiku God