Poetry ~ Waka
chapter one
reading new roles
same old characters
chapter one
anticipating
different endings
reading new roles
repeating misspellings
editing anew
same old characters
searching and hoping
wiser ways
©Tournesol’17/01/01
Daily Moments January 1 2017 Chapter One (Troiku)
remembering
tackling disappointments
empty promises
remembering
daydreaming
my refuge
tackling disappointments
crushing spirits
but, for a moment
empty promises
silenced
lost in the wind
©Tournesol’16/12/27
Written for Carpe Diem Haiku Kai – Promises inspired by the music
Troiku is a new form of haiku created by Chèvrefeuille at Carpe diem Haiku Kai
Christmas cactus
blossoming just in time
a child is born
Christmas cactus
boasting with such pride
in living colour
blossoming just in time
hark the angels sing
magi bearing gifts
a child is born
Mother’s face aglow
comfort and joy
(c)Tournesol’16
Waritten for: Haiku Horizons: joy
A troiku is a new form of haiku created by Chèvrefeuille of Carpe Diem Haiku Kai
Time and time again
Christmas with family
truly a godsend
Time and time again
always surprised to see
time flies away
Christmas with family
sweet and rich recipes
filled with love
truly a godsend
blessings
three generations
(c) Tournesol’16/12/25
Daily moments -Christmas (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
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
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
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
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.
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