a light before dark
This is the sixteenth set of haiku from my daily practice started on January 1st, 2021. The previous set is here. I publish a new set every 19 days. Enjoy!
symmetry of days
rotational — reflective
nodes of our time here
tiny little life
on the floor of the forest
calls me to be small
sunlight in canyons
forges clouds among the trees
breath in this wildwood
I see your columns
extensions of my being
reaching skyward — up
let yourself be here
in your autumn glow, right now
a light before dark
our consciousness is
but drops — collecting, dripping
evaporating
when you submerge, keep
your eyes wide open to see
all that flows in time
in the mossy dusk
reflect your being in the
selfless river here
your palm faces down
to feel this — a precious earth
a nurturing act
sometimes you long to
cross a bridge from the beneath
to get your feet wet
hello my winged friend
I see you and your colors
joyful perfection
my cedar waxwing
fill yourself with this bounty
I grew it for you
my home has a guard
a battle-ready sentry
hummingbird defense
soak in your warm bath
get lost in thought and dream big
reflect and renew
we are all so close
to the heights that we desire
just remove the load
the most open paths
may be the wettest or tough
but they will have light
oh, yes, this is it!
completely immerse yourself
in the day’s raindrops
you root yourself deep
while reaching over a stream
of utter delight
my luck dragon came
to remind me — dream of sky
all that is above
