haiku – JJJ Interactive Books

Nesting Osprey

On beds of plush moss Spring fever flames overhead New life emerges I. J.’s Birds of the Week Invitation CLXVI

I have quite the problem you see As there is no head atop me Well, I started the duel (I know I’m a fool) He lopped off my head But I find I’m not dead The red Hunter’s Moon bewitched me. I managed to stay on my horse (He is prone to canter off course)Continue reading “Instructions on Not Giving Up”

The Small Things

I see the large trees but the lichen calls my name autumn woods Color dances its grand finale withering vines In stillness is great transformationa monarch emerges TankaTuesday Poetry Challenge No. 32, hosted by Selma.

Outshine

I spread stained glass wings Compete with the blazing sun Certain I outshine TankaTuesday Poetry Challenge No. 27, hosted by Robbie.

Pond Slider

Summer sun lovingPond sliders soak up the heatSlip into the cool Sandee’s Awww Mondays

Gathering

Summer gatherings A seaside congregation Familiar strangers Flocking together Differences set aside Summer breezes shared A medley of feet Dash across the scalding sand Splashing summer sea A variety of terns were gathered together on a South Carolina beach. They reminded me of the hoards of people that congregate together on the beach in summer —Continue reading “Gathering”

Pine Warbler

Searching for dropped seedWarblers appear ‘neath pine treesSmiles simply summoned I. J.’s Birds of the Week Invitation CXVIII Eugi’s Moonwashed Weekly Prompt – May 27, 2025

Flowing

Beneath the live oak Poised in breath balancing bliss Moss sways in the flow Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt #416 – Breath Eugi’s Moonwashed Weekly Prompt – May 13, 2025 Kate’s Pull Up a Seat Photo Challenge – Week 20

Sleepy Heads

Raise your sleepy heads Dormant grasses transform green Showered in spring rains Clouds part overnight Sunbeams call to wildflowers Raise your sleepy heads Dew covered faces obey New day eagerly greeted TankaTuesday Poetry Challenge No. 12, hosted by Melissa.

Sunset Voyage

Vibrant marigold Inspires fantastical dreams The blazing sun sets Colleen’s TankaTuesday Poetry Challenge No. 11