Originally posted on Ontheland: Two fledglings take flight, young monks in search of wisdom Soulmates since childhood, Siddhartha and Govinda Together in dreams, apart in the waking world feathers in their hearts buffeted by winds of time Rivers feed the sea raindrops fill every stream listen to the sounds rivers speaking many tongues Do rivers…

Originally posted on Jane Dougherty Writes: Another haiku for Frank Tassone’s ‘Barely Spring’ haikai challenge. Not sure if this is a true haiku. My grasp on the rules is fading. ? Sky full of pale sun misted ice crystals—listen, warm life stirs.

Originally posted on kanzen sakura: Barely Spring Last week, I secretly watched the feral kittens who live in my potting shed, playing outside while their mother carefully watched. I was behind a curtain and laughed in delight at their antics. Down at the edge of our property, the line of daffodils were in full bloom.…

Originally posted on Yesterday and today: Merril's historical musings: The weather seems more unpredictable than usual–open windows one day and heat on the next. I wake listening to rain. It is dark and dreary. Then I hear the birds begin to greet the day. Each morning, the sun rises a bit earlier and sets a…

#Haiku Happenings #6: Jules’ latest #renga soliloquy for my current #haikai challenge!   Free Form February – Just saying what’s on my mind – Daily observations out the west window. barely spring; fowl games? Mourning strategists; wait for the young Raven and bachelor Blue Jay the maple is a safe perch for the doves, in…