Author: Frank J. Tassone

  • Hopewell Valley Neighbors magazine: March ’23

    Originally posted on Bill Waters ~~ Haiku: The text (which is rather small): this goldfinch perched on the edge of spring shrub bed — scratching out a living the sparrow some nodding yes some nodding no: daffodils Bill Waters lives n Pennington and is a published writer of short poetry and compressed prose. In addition,…

  • World Haiku Series 2022 (24) Haiku by Debbie Strange (Canada)

    Originally posted on Akita International Haiku Network: Haiku, Tanka, and Haiga by Debbie Strange? 1) sakura we learn the lesson of resilience Honourable Mention, Sakura Award (Canada) 2022 Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival Haiku Invitational 2) herring shoals the ocean turns itself inside out 2nd Place, Shintai Haiku World Haiku Review, Winter 2021-2022 3) prairie blizzard…

  • Haiga, Haiku and Stories In Longer Light – 3-13-2023

    Originally posted on A 19 Planets Art Blog 2010/2024: * geese flying northin the late afternoon i watchthe moonrise ** ** sudden clatterof bamboo wind chimesspring storm *

  • #SilentSunday (3/12/23)

    A rest from #haiku See you tomorrow!

  • Momentary Mindfulness

    The tenital hum in my ears, and the electric drone behind the walls. The ignited engine of a postal truck, and the first notes of a sparrow’s song. And the rain-soaked ground where they predicted snow would fall. The warmth in my gut, and the flow of vibration down my spine. The cooling along my…

  • sporadic visit (Troibun) Daily Moments

    Originally posted on Tournesol dans un Jardin: How I miss her nudging me…those sporadic visits. Going for a walk, I would feel the hints of a verse, a word…a perfect moment whispering to me. My mind always wanders…so hard to be mindful because my eyes see one thing for a moment and then she takes…

  • 3.11.23 dream haiku

    Originally posted on Basho and Jung: watching the mating danceyour eyes flutter toward meand away

  • spying

    Originally posted on Haiku Gravy: peck, pick, peck?watching the girl watching?the pigeons