Sea’s ungentle care
Focused malice against them.
Drifting Argonauts
Category: Poetry
Poetry became part of my life decades ago. My first memory involving poetry: a creative writing class from seventh grade. Poetry and writing remain crucial parts of my life to this day.
I find my inspiration in the commonplace, in everyday experiences, in current events. My daily meditations grant me a great deal of clarity, which comes in verse.
Currently, I’m focusing short-form poetry. Predominantly I’m writing haiku/senryu with some tanka. For the past few years, I’ve worked to post a haiku daily. Though not perfect, I’ve been able to stick to that schedule pretty well. Some longer forms come to me, too, though mostly in free-verse.
Where else shall I live?
Where else shall I live?
This close to the mountains and sea
Near urban delights.
The ferry home
Ferry drifts westward
Sun warmed winds, which still chill me
Eagles’ wings lifting
Delighting in clouds
Awoke to grey skies
Gently blending blues and greys
Visions of my home
Seattle Sunlight’s Adagio
A warm weekend, my window open.
Early morning coolness flows in
Birdsong drifting upon this,
Early morning sky, gentle growth
From deep blue, adding reds,
Purple highlighting the mountains
Slowly growing brighter.
Sunlight’s adagio
A weekend Seattle haiku
Though just barely May
Flip-flops emerge from closets
Braving biting chill