Tag Archives: haiku

End of a Chapter

Have you ever read a book you couldn’t put down? A book with chapters you hated to end, yet you couldn’t wait to turn the page to the next chapter? In two days, with a final cross of a threshold … Continue reading

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Golden Leaves

Yesterday, I wrote a haiku with my father in mind. A tree in autumnGold leaves sashay in the breezeWinter harbinger I pass this majestic tree every day as I walk in a park near my home, and through each season, … Continue reading

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Escaping the Doldrums

I have to admit, weekends aren’t what they used to be. In the past, they were something to look forward to–outings with family or friends, movies, shopping . . . without a mask. But mostly, we looked forward to family … Continue reading

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Seashells

Put away your phone Listen to seashells instead Shhh…shhh…shhhhhhhhhh   I’ve been away busy remiss the last few weeks, but figured I could shake seventeen syllables out of my muse, especially after my visit to the seashore last weekend! Other … Continue reading

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Haiku: The Power of Brevity

I had the privilege of writing about one of my favorite topics in the January/February issue of Southern Writers Magazine – haiku! I love to write haiku just for the sake of writing haiku. I even have a separate blog … Continue reading

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