Poetry ~ Waka
fruit of a tree rests
even when heat mists over
cicadas sing
fruit of a tree rests
under the mist
heatwave
even when heat mists over
bullfrog
catches the fly
cicadas sing
afternoon lullaby
the old man snores
©Tournesol’16/07/15
Daily Moments – July 15, 2016 afternoon haze (Troiku)
Haiku my Heart
To write a Troiku, visit the poet, Chèvrefeuille, who created this new haiku form at Carpe Diem Haiku Kai where he hs daily meme.
infinite beauty
in the eye of the beholder
just like love
old couple hold hands
shoppers see enduring love
they see their first love
©Tournesol’16/07/13
July 13, 2016 Daily Moments – love is beautiful (haiku)
joy in giving
special to the heart
a mother’s love
a mother’s love
uplifts the spirit
to lend a hand
©Tournesol’16
like an old owl
taking in the world
sleepless night
(c) Tournesol’16
daily moments July 12 2016 owl’s head haiku
quiet of the night
wrapped in solitude
dreams of long ago
quiet of the night
even the ash stands still
only a heartbeat
wrapped in solitude
tends to distance from reality
weight of unrest
dreams of long ago
fill her heart for a moment
lips curl up
Written for Haiku My Heart
The Troiku is a Haiku created by Chèvrefeuille at CarpeDiemHaikuKai
Daily Moments July 11 2016 Silence of the night (Troiku)
The colour purple caught her eye…so much lavender spread out just as she turned off Laurier onto rue Casgrain. The sun was at high noon and perfect to see the splendour of the rich colours before her. Then she saw why they were so beautiful.
busy bees
creating nature’s beauty
tirelessly
busy bees
floral revival
labour of love
creating nature’s beauty
under His watchful eye
faithfully
tirelessly
like a mother’s love
nurtures
© Tournesol’16
Daily Moments July 10, 2016 – busy bees troibun
In spring I was delighted to see so many lilac trees lined along the streets in front of commercial areas. I wonder if that is an arrangement with businesses. Whatever the deal, it is simply breathtaking when they are blossoming at the same time.
Our city has ash trees lined on the side of streets and all along the boulevard in front of my home. These are the trees that shade the backyard of my son’s home as well, and I, along with his German Shepherd and Golden, like to cool off in their shade.
This year will not be one of those times, however. The ash trees in southern parts of Québec, Montreal 
What is unfortunate about this situation is the fact that too many cities plant the same type of tree …rows and rows rather than interspersing among a variety. Now with these trees all dying, we will be left with emptiness.
My son and I walked in a nearby park last Sunday and he showed me the holes in the bark of one ash tree. That`s where the larvae breed under the bark and suck all the life out of these beautiful ash trees.
rows of ash trees
leaves spreading sparingly
one last summer
one last summer
cycle ends before its time
mournng ash
© Tournesol ’16-07-09
Daily Moments July 9 2016 mourning ash Haibun
Inspired by a video of rolling waves on a deserted beach, her muse wanders to lands of frivolous fancy.
rolling waves moan
ruffled crinolines reel
cancan of the sea
©Tournesol’16
daily moments July 8 2016 maritime dance
Her head is a bit foggy theses days with the heatwave this week. No matter how many hours of sleep, it still never seems to be enough. She thinks about her neighbours upstairs and wonders if they are finally resting after a month of fasting…Ramada is over, they too need to catch up on sleep.
(troiku)
heatwave
humid dense air
heavy breathing
heatwave
children squealing
splashing water
humid heavy air
piercing through
cicadas songs
heavy breathing
coolness of the night breeze
lovers play
© Tournesol’16-07-07
Daily Moments July 7 216 Heatwave Troibun
If you are interested in learning more on how to write a “troiku” check out Chèvrefeuille’s blog at Carpe Diem Haiku Kai, who created this new form of haiku.
Tossing and turning she rises despite a few hours of sleep. The quietness of the morning is a stranger to her wakefulness. Every moment is in slow motion. Suddenly the words pour on her screen. Now she understands why sleep could not return.
(troiku)
perfect day
sunshine and butterflies
tranquil ease
perfect day
mind filled with verse
writing pleasure
sunshine and butterflies
another day of rest
sits and watches
tranquil ease
untangles cobwebs
words released
©Tournesol’16/07/04
Daily Moments July 4 2016 watch the day float by Troibun
Tournesol dans un Jardin 