Chartreuse memories of a childhood holding firm to the tender things This Haiku is three of five that were created for a submission with pureHaiku called Unfurling. I’ll post the remaining two next week.
Category Archives: Haiku
Growth (Haiku)
Life lessons repeat and deeper learning occurs with each new cycle This haiku is two of five that were created for a submission with pureHaiku called Unfurling Elle, these are mostly for you 😉
Foreplay (Published)
Full credit to artist Elisa Ang, painting found here My Haiku Foreplay has been published on Freya Pickard’s pureHaiku! Poets were asked to write five Haiku drawing inspiration from Elisa Ang’s beautiful painting called Unfurling. I hope you enjoy my published submission. I was also shortlisted for the feature writer, which is pretty flamin’ encouragingContinueContinue reading “Foreplay (Published)”
Revealed (Haiku series)
You reached out to me with your white enchanting smile and devilish heart I stayed up all night reading your angelic words stolen from heaven Every thought I had drew me away from wisdom and closer to you The cold light of day revealed that you really were a demon disguised These Haiku (*cough* Senryu)ContinueContinue reading “Revealed (Haiku series)”
Muse (Haiku series)
I can’t be your girl, I’ll be your sweet muse instead Waiting for your songs You can’t be my guy, But I’ll think of you each time I write teasing lines We would never work So I’ll dream of us in words To keep it alive When I think of you My mind creates a passion Which I etch in rhyme Yes, youContinueContinue reading “Muse (Haiku series)”
Dream (Haiku)
Please wish me “Goodnight” So I can fall fast asleep And dream about you
Poison (Haiku)
Don’t drink the poison Your mind serves you in the dark Those thoughts will kill you A gentle reminder that thoughts aren’t facts. Just because you think something, doesn’t mean it’s true. This is important to remember, especially when you’re feeling blue. Confession: I know most of my Haiku are actually Senryu. If it givesContinueContinue reading “Poison (Haiku)”
Jacaranda (Haiku)
Jacaranda Blooms Gracefully fall to the ground– Wash the car again
Mess (Haiku)
In my quiet thoughts I found you running amok And making a mess
Salty (Haiku)
Salt on both our lips You pull me in for a kiss These beach days are bliss