“Holly”
Indoor greenery,
brighten a winter morning,
enliven the feast.
Steve D
Tag: Poetry
Prose-Haiku – Winter Solstice
“Winter Solstice”
Twilight afternoon,
gray skies drift to midnight blue,
sunlight seeped away.
Chill seeps through layers,
frosted breaths seek out embers,
glowing in the dark.
Orange glow reaches,
catching with fiery hands,
to stave off the night.
Staves crackle alight,
warmth emanates, embraces,
cozy winter night.
Steve D
Author’s Note: It has been quite a while since I’ve written any poetry other than a haiku. It felt appropriate to honor the winter solstice.
Haiku Sunday – Pleasant
“Pleasant”
Evening in the town,
children’s impatience for food,
quiet tavern meal.
Steve D
Haiku Sunday – Even
“Even”
Balanced gift shopping.
Brothers each unwrap their own.
Long shot for sharing.
Steve D
Haiku Sunday – Decorate
“Decorate”
Lights and greenery
to brighten gray winter days,
recall the spring.
Steve D
Haiku Sunday – Olfactory
“Olfactory”
Wood fire smoke tingles,
mingled forest detritus,
lively icy breeze.
Steve D
Inspired by Merriam-Webster’s word of the day.
Haiku Sunday – Prep
“Prep”
Charge social meter,
clear out fridge ingredients,
ready the transport.
Steve D
Author’s note: Apologies for the lack of a more substantive post. I shifted into holiday mode last week and have been coasting towards my favorite holiday ever since. Happy Thanksgiving to my American friends.
Haiku Sunday – Slept
“Slept”
Night of sleep so deep,
morning comes as a welcome,
everyone rested.
Steve D
Haiku Wednesday – Middle
“Middle”
Slow climb to the peak,
peering down at the descent,
hope for steady path.
Steve D
Haiku Sunday – Haunt
“Haunt”
Crises stacked like bones,
spilt from civilized closets,
everyday nightmares.
Steve D
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