Author Archives: goodhaiku

Just Breathe. Listen. Wait. I cannot truly understand unless I am as still as a dewdrop. Patience is an art. #communication#listen#patience Art by Susan Robb

Words have power that the writer or speaker can only suspect Often the connotations are too elusive to detect Each person has their own frame of reference Born from every experience not always governed by preference To know how a word will be absorbed is only a guess Will it cause understanding or will itContinue reading “And So It Is”

Life is not a practiced art…or is it? So many teachers. Some tangible, some ephemeral, both mostly available when the heart and mind are teachable. Some lessons are one-timers, but more are old timers. Our ability to synthesize all the dances is curtailed by doubt and the absence of self-acceptance. What to do? Keep practicing…Continue reading “Again, Again”

Blended into the colors of Spring Indulging the urge to dance and sing Feeling safe and new This time is for looking at my inner self anew All my fears are tucked away I can just be on this glorious day. #spring, #inner self, renewal Art by David Schaeffer

In the life force, half willingly. Questioning my worth daily. But today is warmer…so I sit and listen. Birdsong. I pay attention to the light, bouncing and leaping, and swirling. I remember many previous Springs. In those images, I feel myself cradled in love and anticipation. It is the time to nourish and allow newContinue reading “Held”

Shadow selves are real Their work is imaging for Understanding and direction. Close your eyes and breathe in the message. Accept and learn Change direction often to avoid the mental trap of helplessness and boredom You are who you choose to become every day. Every moment. Keep propelling yourself forward by choosing differently..explore. All isContinue reading “Seeing Inside”

Night can be brutal Light is never far away Breathe through to morning

Death is a (sing it) smooooth op-er-a-tor. Often gliding in, then out, suddenly, quietly, invisibly…except for the reduction left in its aftermath. Center stage. It does not need a spotlight…It moves with darkness. Notice the pronoun. No musical accompaniment…unless you want to count trembling, regretting, bargaining, begging. And such music is discordant. No plea forContinue reading “Smooth”

Anger hot and confused Can change,choke, and erase rationality Feelings become bruised Is this an abnormality? No…and with love, hate can be diffused. #burn, #anger,#love

Doubt not morning light Question not the truth of sky See not only dark or white Belabor not who or why Our Soul strives to beautify #sky, #light,#morning,#soul