Originally posted on revivedwriter: This week, Frank J. Tassone is challenging us all to write about the “first spring gust,” which in Japanese is “haru ichiban.” I wrote this tanka, thinking about the hope of new beginnings. Join other poets here. First spring gust blowing Against cherry-tree branches: Flowers’ aroma Enticing new beginnings, Face turned…

Originally posted on Yesterday and today: Merril's historical musings: On the day of the nor’easter, I finish reviewing the page proofs of my book. The sun comes out. I ponder new projects, while watching birds perch and peck at the feeder hanging at our kitchen window—finches with their red feather patches demonstrate the feeder’s pecking…

Originally posted on A 19 Planets Art Blog 2010/2024: * red-beak birds back and forth in the wind lemongrass seeds * for March prompt #5 NaHaiWriMo 3-5-2018 * Angie Werren March 5 — wind *

Originally posted on Charlotte Digregorio's Writer's Blog: snowy field the owls we thought were stones   by Debbie Strange  (Canada) Honorable Mention 9th Irish Haiku Society International Haiku Competition, 2017 ?

Originally posted on feathers: ? ? without a way to find you mourning dove ? ? without — follow my prompts this month for NaHaiWriMo, on Facebook.

Originally posted on Jane Dougherty Writes: Another poem for Frank Tassone’s haikai challenge. These dark nights of turbulent cloud— wind-blown moon.