Sands of Time

NaPoWriMo Day 19

oak the poison kind
green in Springtime red in Fall
vile vile vile vile vile


Yes, to no one in particular, I did vow to move away from haiku, but as I was hiking in the Oakland hills this morning it "just came to me". Anyone who hikes here would understand.

2nd To Last Saturday

Man chases the sun

Sun lies low behind fog bank

He stops at shoreline

Yes, it's a beautiful Saturday and I'm enjoying it, so only made time for yet another haiku. I feel a bit like I'm cheating on my NaPoWriMo commitment, but one good thing came out of it: finally realized I can write a short poem that is NOT haiku. Maybe tomorrow I'll go for ultra-minimal.

NaPoWriMo Middle Wednesday

Fake flowers put out
While waiting for the real ones
To stop teasing me


Just bloom already
You've been watered, fed, cared for
Reveal your beauty






This time of year in California, specifically in my house and yard, everything is in or nearing full bloom! Growing up in Alaska I still have it ingrained in me that Summer == Full Flowers, and I kind of still forget how it works here.

NaPoWriMo Day 13

Flees when not stone-still

Eats roaches; greens, reds charm us

Hawai'i gecko

I'm not exactly thrilled with some of these, but I'm still getting one out every day, which is the goal. I feel my discipline muscle getting stronger and maybe it builds character, too.

Unless otherwise noted, all photos are taken by me, including this little charmer.

Day 8 Another Haiku

Refound friends! We toast
Our bittersweet history,
Drink in well-aged smiles