Lonely Grief I try to see what life has planned for me. Is crying in grief and sorrow my bane. I lost my parents, poor old orphaned me. I know for sure my loss is heaven’s gain. A child…
Category: Poetry
INCOMPLETE ME
Now that you are gone I seek search to no avail The place I call home Memories are real How else could I see you both Whenever I like. Gone but not too far By my side in a…
HAIKU ON BEREAVEMENT
Panting to help the dear ones and yet not knowing how, lest any voice bereave them… One who only said “I am sorry” helped me the most when father ceased — it was too soon for language. ~Emily Dickinson These…
HOPE FOR THE BEST
Let’s catch up on our reading and writing. Let’s not lose hope while we sit here waiting. Surely there’s no reason to fret and fume. And no cause to play the organ of doom. Shun negativity, embrace…
Fifty-Plus Grey Haired Pixie
My Night wear is angry at the wear and tear I recall when it was worn solely at night But since March, it’s only night wear all the time The clothes I wore to go out lie out of…
A SILENT WRITER
HAIKU: ON WRITING OR BEING UNABLE TO WRITE Deserted by words Empty blank pages mock her A silent writer. It has been a while Inkless and helpless,my pen Cries to be picked up. I know many tales Joys, cheers,…
WHEN IT RAINS
HAIKU #WORDSMATTER When it rains I laugh Raindrops cleanse my aching heart When it rains I cry. When it rains I smile Thinking of promises made Under the umbrella. Heavenly showers Wash away all dirt and grime…
Haiku For Success
If we are facing in the right direction, all we have to do is keep on walking. ~Buddhist Saying Haiku for Success The path to success A roller coaster of twists Walk steady and tall. To dream…
Do Not Be Afraid #WednesdayVerses
HAIKU Why are we afraid Of things going wrong always? Trust the universe Let it be, my dear You can’t control everything Que Sera, Sera Do not fear the dark The unknown could surprise you Face each…
THE LAUGHING HAIKU #WednesdayVerses
HAIKU on LAUGHTER We sweat in summers Lie shivering in the cold Seasons laugh at us Why do you cry so? Who took away your sparkle? Laughter questions me Why do clowns dress up? Painted faces, red noses…
Emotional Eating #Poetry
Haiku Food’s her savior Soothes her pain and anxiety Nonjudgmental friend Starved for affection The pantry satiates her Her own oasis She loves life, not food When loved ones push her away Food welcomes her home Their…
There Will be Light #WednesdayVerses
There will be light When We know not to choose The wrong, only right When For a minor slight No one starts a fight When Humanity cries For its brethren’s plight When We speak for the…