Cupcake 1 and 2
Two little ditties inspired by my birthday celebration… Swirled sugars, whipped cream covers cake to satisfy a lively sweet tooth. Crimson and cocoa fits in the palm of my hand just until it’s...
View ArticleSushi
Plated salty art, sticky rice encircling treasures from the sea. Filed under: My Life, Poetry, Senses, Things for the Tastebuds Tagged: 5 senses, blogging, haiku, poetry, poets, sushi, taste, writing
View ArticleMissed Understanding
Since it’s World Poetry Day, I wanted to share a longer form poem I wrote about a month ago for a contest (I did not win, in case you were wondering…) Relationships, whether they be parental, familial,...
View ArticleCilantro
Leaves of mellow green disguise unequivocal flavor explosion.Filed under: Poetry, Senses, Things for the Tastebuds Tagged: 5 senses, cilantro, haiku, poetry, taste
View ArticleR is for Respite
I do my posts a day before so I’m writing this on a Monday evening after a Sunday wedding where I had a glass of wine that kept me up half the night. It is so sad how much of a light weight I am...
View ArticleMay 1 Haiku – Summer is Coming
Spring heat swells warm feet; It’s too early for this but cold tile makes them smile Filed under: Poetry, Senses, Things of a Tactile Nature Tagged: 5 senses, blogging, haiku, poetry, spring,...
View ArticleLight it
Sulfur dioxide masks the bad, signals singing — both celebrations.Filed under: Poetry, Senses, Things for the Nose Tagged: 5 senses, haiku, Humor, humour, matches, poetry, smell, sulfur dioxide
View ArticleOnly 37 days left…
One more day checked off brings me closer to rest, peace, and time by the sea. Filed under: My Life, Poetry, Senses, Things for the Eyes Tagged: 5 senses, haiku, poetry, sight, summer break, vacation
View ArticleIndependence Day- End
Something about the holiday seems to inspire me to write haiku… I think it must be the onslaught of sensory information. So here’s another little poem for you-hope you had a great 4th if you’re in a...
View ArticlePluto #1 and #2 – Successful Exploration
One of the things I love to see is a successful outcome to scientific exploration. The information coming back from the New Horizons is breathtaking in more ways than one. Check out the photos at...
View ArticleBelly Quakes
Legs, arms or elbows? Subtle, strong and in between Stretching, exploring. To me, it’s the best part of pregnancy.Filed under: My Life, Poetry, Pregnancy, Senses, Things of a Tactile Nature Tagged:...
View ArticleFirst Cry
It’s been a minute since I’ve written any haiku…but I’ve got new inspiration and a few hours of sleep under my belt so here you go…one of my favorite sounds to hear…grateful that I’ve had the pleasure...
View ArticleSurrender – For Charlie
Quiet after stormy cries Resting tiny limbs on mine Relief for me, I can quell distress Relief for him, feeling tenderness I take a quick peek Eyelids closing slow Just one minute more… But mama,...
View ArticleNightly Inspiration = Monday Motivation via Rumi…What is your one thing?
My husband, often referred to as The Man, tends to get thoughtful gifts for me. They are the things I either truly want or need but would not get for myself for some reason. In that vein, one of my...
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