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• tanka 0016

  in 1977i didn't see Rocky or Star Warsin the theaterthere were too many peoplei don't like crowds or fadsi saw both movieson VHS in the 80sRocky's the better filmStar Wars is pretty goodRocky is more compelling

• haiku 0255

  sweat slick against skinracehorse trots around the trackcooling in the breeze

• haiku 0254

  looking at lifewhile hanging upside downgives new perspective

• haiku 0253

  frog on the pond --waterlily doesn't mind --begs forgiveness

• haiku 0252

  lit by the harvest moonan unguided boat wanderssleepily afloat

• haiku 0251

  i can be betteri am perfect as I amare both true?

• haiku 0250

  world peaceno more hunger --making wishes

• haiku 0249

  bonté du chocolatAthos, Porthos, Aramissans caramel

• haiku 0248

  falcons, hawks, and gullslit by the harvest moondodging asteroids

• haiku 0247

  while leaves fall from treesmoving inland the storm-tossed vagrants:falcons, hawks, seagulls

• haiku 0246

  snow blanketsthe frozen pond --does life go on?

• haiku 0245 · notes

  the perfect whoopie pieis a baking experimentworth conducting

• haiku 0244

  the air starts to cooldark clouds foreshadow showersthe wind is heavy

• haiku 0243

  orange red yellowthe beauty of death on full displayAutumn in Maine