Chaos Tamer
blue sky peeking through
in the light of dawn
this bitter bite of winter
balancing with grace
The winter air has a substantive bite. Our weather reports hinted at snow, January marching into February. Yet, even in this time of cold, of darkness, flowers grace life with reminders that spring approaches.
cold winter rain
early morning darkness
I shiver, alive
calming sunlight
graceful arc through the trees
hope arrives before spring
standing under clouds
the squirrels and crows arguing
ancient vendettas?
I discovered the WordPress “Word of the Day” challenge a long-time ago. Getting these prompts helped keep my creative side engaged. Then the WordPress team ended that project. Fortunately, others have stepped up to keep that initiative going.
Today’s word is “vendetta“. A challenging word, especially for my focus on haiku. As I watch the crows and squirrels quibble over the breadcrumbs in my backyard, I came up with this one. I hope you enjoy it!
a pause in the rain
I head outside to walk
opportunities
Life in Seattle often means adjusting plans in response to the rain. The photo in the featured image is one I took recently, font is Spectral.
frost upon the grass
breadcrumbs for the Steller’s Jays
dawn’s tranquility
Featured image by me, shot with an Olympus Pen, E-PL1 at f/3.5, 1/60
a pause in the rain
signs of winter around me
motion of my feet
resisting the wind
amidst winter’s aggressions
life’s tenacity
under damp branches
swaying underneath the breeze
stump returns to earth