Haiku - comfort

hard ground becomes

muddy transformation

as rain seeps

slow drip relief

soothes weary limbs

midsummer rain

gently swayed

in the birdhouse

wind gust lullaby

© Strauss

23rd July 2007

Haiku - shadows and light

nowhere to run
dark shadow overhead
little field mouse

cicadas serenade
moths on naked bulbs
drawn to light

© Strauss
2nd July 2007

dappling leaves
filter midday sun
under the elm

© Strauss

3rd July 2007

Haiku - on a windy day

whispering sisters

share secrets in the breeze

poplars sway

© Strauss

22 June 2007

The Fall

The dramatic heights of loveliness,
Caressed the soft waves of her hair;
A potent intoxication
Suspended reality in the air.

An hypnotic high; so mellow,
Burnished through enamored eyes.
Mournful tones though, now resound,
In guttural wrenching cries.

The ebb and flow of a peculiar fate;
A world turned on its axis once more.
Those fruits, once thought so delicious,
Are spoiled - rotten to the core.

She had dared to pierce that taut red skin,
Seeking juicy delights beneath,
But neither zing nor sweetness whetted her lips;
An odious pungency caught her teeth.

That wily fervour, from her past
Could not be arrested forever.
Seized by a love; never mutually roused,
Not then, not now – not ever.

© Strauss
22/5/2006

One Deep Breath - Nurture

taut red orbs

warm in my hands

ripe tomatoes

Tanka

I watch her skating
Solo for the first time
Tears of pride mix
With tears of vague regret
That well from a future place

Strauss
15th May 2007

This weeks theme, at One Deep Breath, was Nurture.

Unfurl

Creeping vine
T'ward sunlight curl
Entwining branch
In tangled whorl
While newborn ferns
Reach and unfurl
Midst shafting forest light

© Strauss
9th May 2007

One Breath Haiku and Tanka - Sleep

Well, the first one wasn't tooooooooo bad for a first attempt, so I thought I would chance a second attempt. This week's One Deep Breath prompt is - Sleep.

Haiku
restless in caves.
green slivers pierce snow.
bears stir.

© Strauss
7th May 2007

I thought I would have a go at the Tanka too. I have never tried one of these. I am happy to be learning these new styles.

Tanka
Smiles of relief
Mother collapses in chair
Dishes in sink
Steam swirls from a coffee mug
Children finally asleep.

© Strauss
7th May 2007