Author: Frank J. Tassone

  • Amor In Terris: A #TankaProse

    What happens when we leave our love on ice? Does it crystalize, as life-giving moisture yields to physics? Does it persevere within its paralysis? Does it wither-in-place, yet one more frozen relic of a forsaken experience? What happens when we bring the fire of our desire upon our frozen love? Can we expect a life-restoring…

  • mid-December day

    Originally posted on Poems From Oostburg, Wisconsin: mid-December dayice floats on the wavesof Lake Michigan Ellen Grace Olinger

  • “Sudden Squall” (Haiku)

    Originally posted on Beckie's Mental Mess: “Sudden Squall” (Haiku) ? a sudden snow squall  blustery winds darkened clouds, whiteout swirling down. ? BC 2019 Picture Credit: Giphy

  • World Haiku Series 2019 (14) Haiku by Anneta Budaeva

    Originally posted on Akita International Haiku Network: World Haiku Series 2019 (14) Haiku by Anneta Budaeva ? Five boys! This family has a holiday,  Bought a big cake.  ? 男の子が5人! 家族の休日には 大きなケーキを購入 ? Good together! While there is no mother in law,  Left alone.  ? 一緒が良い! 義理の母がいない間、 ひとりぼっち ? Тhe bride and groom.  Enjoy the…

  • My Daily #Haiku (12/18/19)

    12/18/19: loneliness pre-dawn salting …a solitary foxraces away #haiku #micropoetry #poetry

  • Haiku: Winter Solstice II

    Haiku: Winter Solstice II

    #Haiku Happenings #3: Xenia Tran’s latest haiku for my current #haikai challenge!

  • Manastu – haibun prompt

    #Haiku Happenings #2: Suzanne’s latest #haibun for my current #haikai challenge!

  • transitions – – haibun

    Originally posted on Ontheland: In winter snow stays for a while, shrinking or firming into frozen crystals. Landscape colours evolve from white to brown, yellow, green…and the feeling of cold shivers between ache and bite. In this corner of the Northern Hemisphere, some say winter begins on December Solstice (21st), while others call it winter…