you make a difference (troiku)

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

50 shades of snow (troibun – haibun)

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

Silent Night (tanka)

last minute rush
children’s choir gathering
at the Atrium
angelic voices echo
shoppers awed in silence

©Tournesol’16/12/20

rings a bell (troibun)

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

staying home (troibun) Daily Moments Dec. 19 2016

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

joy to the world (troiku)

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

silent night (troiku)

before the bell tolls
sparrows seeking refuge
flurries trail

before the bell tolls
carollers sing
Silent Night

sparrows seeking refuge
in the heart of His home
a King is born

flurries trail
clouds make way for Polaris
guiding hope

©Tournesol’16/12/19

Written for Haiku Horizons & Carpe Diem Haiku Diem

NIGHT OF SILENCE

by Daniel Kantor

1. Cold are the people, Winter of life, We tremble in shadows this cold endless night, Frozen in the snow lie roses sleeping, Flowers that will echo the sunrise, Fire of hope is our only warmth, Weary, its flame will be dying soon.

2. Voice in the distance, call in the night, On wind you enfold us you speak of the light, Gentle on the ear you whisper softly, Rumors of a dawn so embracing, Breathless love awaits darkened souls, Soon will we know of the morning.

3. Spirit among us, Shine like the star, Your light that guides shepherds and kings from afar, Shimmer in the sky so empty, lonely, Rising in the warmth of your Son’s love, Star unknowing of night and day, Spirit we wait for your loving Son.