The Haiku Project 2018

A cardinal sits Amidst the pine tree branches, Showing off for us. 28 November 2018

A burst of color Amid the falling leaves, and, Now, the trees are bare. 25 November 2018 (Taken 11/24/18, about noon.)

Sitting in the dark With a gentle rain falling, Lulling me to sleep. 23 November 2018

Fifty-five years past... The images still haunt me... Too many martyrs... 22 November 2018 ( Phil Ochs, Crucifixion,   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dGDYM-kYec )

Out in the sun room, Even in late November, Peace comes easily. 20 November 2018

Outside our window Our Japanese maple frames Ida's small sculpture. 19 November 2018 (Shoici Ida was a Japanese printmaker and sculptor whose work I cherish.)

Suddenly, silence... No traffic, no household sounds. Just peaceful silence. 16 November 2018 (Well, that didn't last very long)

Yesterday's sunshine Became today's leaden skies, Today's bitter chill. 13 November 2018

It's 1918, And the guns fall silent...but Not for very long. 11 November 2018

Sitting in the dark Listening to REM "Everybody Hurts..." 10 November 2018 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rOiW_xY-kc

Falling leaves create A crimson carpet beneath Japanese maple. 9 November 2018 (Taken 8 November 2018)

A cold autumn night... Good books for both of us and And a happy dog. 7 November 2018

Stickers on their shirts Saying "I VOTED."  And you? Where is your sticker? 6 November 2018 (Election Day)

A golden carpet, All but hidden, and revealed By a single light. 5 November 2018 (Taken 4 November 2018)