Originally posted on Jane Dougherty Writes: Sun and warm south breezeinstead of the promised rainI wonder does the earth knowthe power of soothing broken spiritswith such a simple gift?

Originally posted on Ontheland: October rain last leaves flutter from sodden branches . . ©️2020 Ontheland

Originally posted on Blue Willow Haiku World (by Fay Aoyagi): 晩菊の澄み中国語かしましき　　　森　澄雄 bangiku no sumi chûgokugo kashimashiki ??????????? clearness ??????????? of late chrysanthemums ??????????? Chinese with noisy sounds                                                 　　　　　　Sumio Mori from “Haiku Dai-Saijiki” (“Comprehensive Haiku Saijiki”), Kadokawa Shoten, Tokyo, 2006 Fay’s Note:? Sumio Mori (1919-2010)

Originally posted on K.: parallel rhythmsfan into a V—to leadand then to follow opening I ride currentsweaving feathers with the wind For Frank Tassone’s #haikai challenge goose. I chose to paint snow geese. It’s not draw a bird day, but any day is appropriate for birds. It’s been a challenge for me to get any…