Poetry ~ Waka
He knew his old jalopy was on its last leg. If only he could make it to the grocery store one last time. He had a few heavy items he needed to stock up on, like cat litter, a few litres of juice, cans of soup, cranberries, potatoes, yams and a huge turkey for Christmas dinner. The light turned green and he moved across the intersection slowly…
crossing the street
that clunker finally died
he smiled bashfully
cars honked impatiently
others looked with apathy
©Tournesol’16
Sometimes you just have to tell someone how important they are to you…this is what I did today to my colleague/friend, Vanessa.
You Make A Difference
did you know?
you make a difference
in our workplace
did you know?
your laugh is contagious
make us all smile
you make a difference
never ever doubt
you have a gift
in our workplace
life would be totally boring
without you.
©Tournesol’16
Daily Moments – You make a difference – December 21 2016
This is a Troiku which is a new form of haiku created by Chèvrefeuille at Carpe Diem Haiku Kai
first snowfall
awakening her inner child
snow kissed cheeks
Yet snow has many phases and qualities that can be fun and sometimes not so fun. Like wet sticky snow may be heavy for shoveling but such a joy for children.
pounding and rolling
sculpting with a mission
first snow man
pounding and rolling
lining up a whole bunch
snowball fight
sculpting with a mission
carving a few huge blocks
home in her snow fort
first snow man
always wishes for the cold
keeping him safe
Stepping onto virgin snow is always a special feeling and depending on the temperature the textures change.
mild wintry walk
snow falling ever so lightly
like fairy dust
Dipping just a few degrees can make winter feel so magical and fun…
snow showers
soft and plentiful
like down filled bedding
spreading limbs luxuriously
making perfect snow angels
Ah, but as the thermometer dipped much lower last week, she had to wear her down filled coat, ski mask and pilot hat with the ears down as well as snow pants and her down filled mittens the snow adds a new element for having been on the ground awhile. It forms a crust invisible to the eye but not to the ears…
footprints forming waves
weaving with her winter boots
light of the full moon
sounds echo with each step
shadow keeps her company
©Tournesol’16/12/20
last minute rush
children’s choir gathering
at the Atrium
angelic voices echo
shoppers awed in silence
©Tournesol’16/12/20
It’s that time of year again. How it comes around so fast some people think. There is barely enough time to get ready for the holidays. And yet, the empty bellies and aching souls live in a world where time crawls like a cunning snake, preying sufferers will just give up.
(troiku)
man in a red suit
rings a bell for offerings
holding a glass bowl
man in a red suit
folks don’t notice a beggar
holding out his cup
rings a bell for offerings
filling bellies at Christmas
‘tis the season
holds a big glass bowl
in hopes for silent gifts
not the clink of coins
©Tournesol’16/12/20
The Prompt at Ronovan Writes Haiku is Bells and Ring although, my reflections came up with Bell and Rings.
A Troiku is a new Haiku form created by Chèvrefeuille at Carpe Diem Haiku Kai
Looking out the window, she sees all the cars at the Mall. Not an encouraging site to get out unless going for a walk. The sidewalks are not cleared; the road is slushy and cars are impatient with last minute shopping and coming home from work. No, staying warm wrapped in her grandmother’s shawl admiring the lit Christmas tree seems like a wise alternative.
dreaming
what once was
miracles of Christmas
dreaming
remembering her father
cleaning the chimney
what once was
mysteries of the North Pole
Santa ate his snack!
miracle of Christmas
where did all those gifts come from
after midnight mass
Her best feline friend (bff) follows her like a puppy all day long on her last day off work.
Catnaps all day long
cuddling near her mistress
faintly snoring
©Tournesol’16/12/19 Daily Moments – staying home Troibun
hope trails
for but a moment
see the North star
hope trails
stirring darkened souls
guiding light
for but a moment
despair seeking refuge, yet,
light prevails
see the North star
welcoming silently
Joy to the World
©Tournesol’16/12/19
Written for Haiku Horizons & Carpe Diem Haiku Diem
Do you hear?
a million names
a sparrow sings
do you hear?
blowing in the wind
a sparrow sings
a million names
or more
a sparrow sings
a sparrow sings
never to be forgotten
Great Wall of China
©Tournesol’126
The Great Wall of China – UAV Aerial Footage
midnight walk home
braving the midnight cold
wind bites my cheek
midnight walk home
only the wind
sang to me
braving the midnight cold
cutting through the shopping mall
carpark’s turned to ice
wind bites my cheek
blushing
like a new bride
©Tournesol’16/12/16
Daily Moments December 16 2016 Minus 21 Celsius
fog lifts silently
collectively inhale
birth of a new day
chanting at dawn
pleading for a prosperous day
feeding bellies
©Tournesol’16/12/13
Daily moments December 13, 2016
Today I was admiring the above photographs that were taken by my friend who is cycling through SouthEast Asia since last June. She and her partner are blogging their trip on Facebook at Tandem en Cavale. They have travelled through Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, and the photo above is meeting the sun at Meeting the sun at U Bein bridge, Mandalay on November 25, 2016.
Tournesol dans un Jardin 