Dawn and the threshold awaits that crossing all the preparation and still the fear The bridge awaits. The River, so placid today, indifferently reflects the rising arc of the joined stones. I shudder before the threshold. The bystanders at my back stand their ground. This is my journey, […]
6/12/19: intuitive ignoring her intuitive sense of the candidate the days dragging on before resolution #tanka #kyoka #micropoetry #poetry
6/12/19: ticket another earworm “She’s got a ticket to ride but she don’t care…” #haiku #senryu #micropoetry #poetry
An aroma of sharp cheddar and freshly baked bread. Wood rafters and paneling rise to a slanted ceiling. A Buddha on one wall, and other cultural icons spread around. We make our way past a salad bar, pastier and fresh-cut meats. $18.99 for veal rib and ground lamb are among […]
6/11/19: saying yes Christmas time dinner the gold ornament that holds an engagement ring the time between my proposal and her saying, “Yes!” #tanka #micropoetry #poetry
Husband, Father, Writer, Teacher. American Haijin. Because Haikai matters!
