Frank J. Tassone

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  • Vernal Ephemera: a #haibun

    A year plus since the lockdown, and another Spring teases seasonal change. While the sun radiates the neighborhood, uneclipsed by a single cloud, a chilly breeze blows. The daffodils broke hibernation, with the forsythias following close behind. Nevertheless, a familiar, invernal chill lingers. Tomorrow promises showers; my aching joints confirm. And new COVID cases surge…

  • Enlightened: a #WorldPoetryDay2021#gembun

    With a single ripple, the pond shimmered, the midday sun a wavy glow all across it. Island pond the miles of hiking that follow #haibun #haiku #gembun #poetry #photo #worldpoetryday2021

  • Balance of Seasons: a #TankaProse

    clear sky she casts weed killer on the lawn Pale-green grass–cut by the silhouettes of naked maples–bathes in early afternoon sunlight. A few still-winter-clad walkers stride beside the front yard. I witness it through our home office window, my pale face reflecting LED light from an Acer laptop screen. Are you proud of me, Billy…

  • #SilentSaturday (3/13/21)

    A rest from #haiku See you tomorrow!

  • El camino a través de las nubes: a #TankaProse

    “Come.” The familiar feelings continue to arise: a dull throb in the joints; aches in the neck, back, knee; the knot in the stomach. The agitating numbness of anxiety, and its corresponding rise of triggering thoughts: “What am I missing? What if something goes wrong? What if I am…” arousal “Come.” The subtle nudge. The…

  • PSA: The Next #Haikai Challenge

    I expect to have the next #Haikai Challenge (a triple-header) out this Saturday, March 6, 2021. Expect it when you see it! rising wind the haikai we’ll soon share

  • The Path of Interior Silence: A Haibun Lenten Reflection (Encore)

    The later-afternoon sky fills with cirrus clouds again. The expected snow has not yet arrived, but my rheumatic joints inform me that it’s only a matter of time. That will mean yet another turn at the snow-thrower, gripping it tightly as it skids on ice, while it hurls fresh snowfall off our driveway. My arms…

  • PSA (2/27/21): Frank Joseph Tassone, Eagle Scout!

    Frank is now an Eagle Scout!Mira and I are so happy for him, and proud of him! He earned Scouting’s highest award in three years of advancement! His service project was a restoration of a memorial to Suffern resident and BSA co-founder Daniel Carter Beard. Troop 21, Frank’s troop, is also Mr. Beard’s final scouting…