Leaf
i
the river carries
the leaf to destinations
yet undecided
ii
surface floating leaf
unnoticed by the river
inconsequential
iii
the leaf cannot go
where it would choose to travel
it can only ride
iv
powerless leaf
a victim of circumstance
resigns to river’s will
v
in the end the leaf
will succumb to the current
and find it’s ocean grave
River
i
the river carries
the leaf to destinations
only it will choose
ii
no power deters
the strong and steadfast river
it goes where it will
iii
placid river flows
singularly beautiful
firm in it’s resolve
iv
beneath the surface
the thriving river carries
the wellspring of life
v
the river and the leaf
powerful and powerless
destinies contrast
I
the sun reflects you
smiling in its warm blanket
shedding all your fear
II
in your eyes and body
the light is shining softly
warming all around
III
the dawn enraptures
as light replaces darkness
revelation sings
IV
the sky is clear now
rain and wind are washed away
hopes and dreams endure
V
rising like the sun
your smile is in your eyes
offering a kiss
*Note: Read this poem in it’s larger context in
Rain, Wind and Sun – A Story in Haiku at Troubadour 21
I
a gentle breeze blows
softly through the trees and grass
changing direction
II
dandelion seeds
flutter like snow in the wind
contrasts with the warmth
III
squinted eyes shield gusts
remnants of a storm just passed
waiting for the sun
IV
the wind tells a story
though it’s difficult to hear
patience plays a part
V
sometimes it brings sun
other times a greater storm
expectations reign
VI
shelter scarce to find
it’s havoc wrought with peril
let go of control
VII
calm always returns
yet still we will always know
it will leave again
*Note: Read this poem in it’s larger context in
Rain, Wind and Sun – A Story in Haiku at Troubadour 21
I
A soft summer rain
Falls slowly on the sidewalk
Singing pop and hiss
II
Underside of leaves
Dancing in soft steady beats
Crying with the wind
III
Streaming down your face
I see the rivers empty
Filling distant lakes
IV
A gleam in your eye
And your smile soft and welcome
Guarded by raindrops
V
The rain hides your tears
As you pull closer inward
Accepting a kiss
*Note: Read this poem in it’s larger context in
Rain, Wind and Sun – A Story in Haiku at Troubadour 21
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