Tanka

pushing through the day

small reminders of age

force a slower pace

this season of winter

becomes a quieter time

Presence

Haibun

A New Day            

 

The day is cool, but not uncomfortable. Sunny and cloudless. Trees, brightly dressed in shades of red, orange, yellow. Light breezes send leaves spiraling to the ground. Nothing on my must do list, no doctor’s appointments, no bills to pay, no shopping to do.  

 

                                      meandering

                                      all my senses

                                      out for a walk

  Presence 

Haibun

TAKING STOCK 

 

Something left unsaid 

or incorrectly said.

Some decision made

or not made.

A false start

or no start.

A wrong step.

A mistaken plan.

An impossible dream

 

the longest night

moon glow and polished stars

on the plus side

A Hundred Gourds

Tanka

 flash of bright red

followed by one

of a lesser hue

I start my day with color

in this colorless winter

Art of the Tanka