Category Archives: Love

National Poetry Month Contest: Day 24 – Birth

Posted on April 24, 2017 by

Today’s theme is “birth.” When was the last time you experienced the world through the eyes of a child? See the world through eyes Of a child and be reborn A thousand times The theme for tomorrow is “your favorite food.” … Continue reading →

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Creativity Flowing

Posted on April 23, 2017 by

I wasn’t able to post my daily haiku for National Poetry Month due to being out of town at an art workshop by Julie Spanos at the beautiful Azalea House Bed and Breakfast. But, I, along with five other attendees, … Continue reading →

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National Poetry Month Contest: Day 20 – Home

Posted on April 20, 2017 by

Today’s theme is “Home.” I’m reposting a haiku I wrote for The Red Kimono. This haiku encapsulates Sachi’s feelings as she leaves her home for the last time before being relocated to an internment camp during World War II. I wrote … Continue reading →

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National Poetry Month Contest: Day 19 – Wind

Posted on April 19, 2017 by

Today’s theme is “Wind.” The wind usually speaks in whispers. But one day, it howled and blew the wind chimes he’d once given me so hard they woke me. As I often do when I wake, I retrieved my phone from my … Continue reading →

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National Poetry Month Contest: Day 16 – Snow

Posted on April 16, 2017 by

Today’s theme is “Snow.”  The theme for tomorrow is “rain.” What will you write? To enter for a chance to win a copy of my book, Life: Haiku by Haiku, leave a comment with your original haiku (must use the Theme … Continue reading →

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National Poetry Month Contest: Day 11-Clouds

Posted on April 11, 2017 by

Today’s theme is “Clouds.” Unfortunately, due to being out of town, I didn’t get to post a haiku for Day 10. But if you have a haiku with the theme “Books,” feel free to enter it in today’s comments! When … Continue reading →

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National Poetry Month Contest: Day 9 – School

Posted on April 9, 2017 by

Today’s theme is “School.” There’s nothing like seeing the world all new again through the eyes of my grandchildren. Through Tommy’s eyes, I can wonder about the whale that lives in the neighborhood pond. Through Allie’s eyes, I corn on the … Continue reading →

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National Poetry Month Contest: Day 6 – Love

Posted on April 6, 2017 by

Welcome to Day 6 of National Poetry Month! Today’s theme is “Love.” The theme for tomorrow is “flowers.” What will you write? To enter for a chance to win a copy of my book, Life: Haiku by Haiku, leave a comment … Continue reading →

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National Poetry Month Contest: Day 4 – Cats

Posted on April 4, 2017 by

Welcome to Day 4 of National Poetry Month! Today’s theme is “Cats.” How silly I’d look If, when you walk through the door, I wagged my tail. Humph. The theme for tomorrow is “life.” What will you write? To enter for … Continue reading →

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National Poetry Month Haiku Contest: Day 3 – Dogs

Posted on April 3, 2017 by

Welcome to Day 3 of National Poetry Month! Today’s theme is “Dogs.” Obi Kenobi a poke of his nose at dawn the best alarm clock The theme for tomorrow is “cats.” What will you write? To enter for a chance … Continue reading →

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