Haikus On Demand

Little Seneca Lake, 7:30am

2010-12-09T13:11:00.004-05:00

Slack-tub steams, sun folds
clouds into Damascene sword
to slice through the night.

For Nikki and Kris

2010-12-03T15:22:00.002-05:00

In love, all is one:
male and female, yin and yang,
dance to just one drum.

For Ron

2010-12-03T15:21:00.002-05:00

Rivers don't aim for
sea, but reach it inch by inch:
a life of practice.

For Tulsi

2010-12-03T15:20:00.002-05:00

Shh--the universe
speaks: still water, slow wind, stars
spin through the sky, silent.

For Gautam & Alya

2010-12-03T15:19:00.000-05:00

Two hearts unite
like rivers: inseparable,
overcoming all.

For Beena

2010-12-03T15:18:00.000-05:00

Eternity is
one heartbeat, one breath, rising--
falling--in the now.

For Elizabeth's Dad

2010-12-03T15:15:00.000-05:00

No matter what you
add, subtract, divide, my love
for you multiplies.

Fairy Tale

2010-12-03T15:13:00.002-05:00

Once upon a time
slimy frogs roamed the land and
swallowed princes whole.

Tuesday Night -- 10:30

2010-11-30T22:32:00.000-05:00

Four cops descend stairs--
our building's cursed by violence;
may suffering cease.

Zen Rooster

2010-11-17T20:49:00.001-05:00

Zen rooster watches
his mind, crowing at the dawn
of clear inner light.

Happy Birthday

2010-11-17T20:47:00.002-05:00

Happy birthday, you!
Today you can have your cake
and a haiku too!

Market Street

2010-11-16T18:07:00.001-05:00

From the roof I watch
people pass me by, turning
blind down one-way streets.

For Claire and Sam

2010-01-05T16:13:00.002-05:00

Your love, my mirror,
reflecting my own heart, like
two hands pressed in prayer.

For Ani Pema

2010-01-05T16:11:00.001-05:00

Dog questions answered,
Tsog offered, and friendship shared--
Thanks, Dr. Pema.

For Ani Hesper

2010-01-05T15:39:00.003-05:00

Talulah plays with
such vitality--from where?
So tired... Will you share?

For Tashi Dawa

2010-01-05T15:34:00.002-05:00

Happiness takes work--
crank cogs, stir up darkness, then
share that inner light.

For Tashi Dawa

2010-01-05T15:32:00.001-05:00

Universe exists
in a single atom--or
in a single whale!

For Ani Aileen

2010-01-05T15:30:00.002-05:00

Yoda says, "Do or
do not--there is no try," and
plops on a lotus.

For Ani Arene

2010-01-05T15:26:00.001-05:00

Cats know they're in charge.
Gold-plated eyes look down on
their minions--obey!

For Ani Alyce Louise

2010-01-05T15:24:00.001-05:00

Puppies cuddle close--
share warm breath, warm fur, warm love.
Winter melts away.

For Ani Momo

2010-01-05T15:22:00.002-05:00

Ani Momo feeds
her teacher, her friends, her pets,
her enlightenment.

For Holly

2010-01-05T15:21:00.000-05:00

Woman of myst'ry
flits like a butterfly to
Dakar. I'll miss you!

For Ani Momo

2010-01-05T15:17:00.002-05:00

Hunters follow deer
Through snow, woods, thickets of fear.
Prayer flags draw the line.

For Holly

2010-01-05T15:15:00.002-05:00

Plastic silence, then--
Ventricles flap, floating on
Wind, your breath, your love.

For Beth

2010-01-03T16:43:00.002-05:00

Flew out of my dream

And into this world--only

To find... gravity.

For Kuro

2009-12-26T10:36:00.002-05:00

Majestic Kuro--
Strong and calm but misses Mom.
"Mommy please come home!"

For Lucy

2009-12-26T10:35:00.002-05:00

Lucy, mild and meek,
Trembles on the couch-back. But
In Mom's arms she smiles.

For the Cute Kid in the Mall

2009-12-20T10:14:00.001-05:00

Towhead two year old
rides in red wagon, mouth wide,
prized white gum on tongue.

For My Dogs

2009-12-19T11:40:00.001-05:00

Dropped by demon-wind,
blizzard blacks windows, mutes world,
keeps me from puppies.

Sedona Storm

2009-12-18T16:43:00.001-05:00

In monsoon's shadow,

Red mountains melt into clay

Under Dali's thumbs.

Joint Haiku by a Bunch of Drunk Poets

2009-12-18T14:15:00.002-05:00

Haiku addiction
Is hard to kick--forget twelve
Steps, try seventeen!

For My Brother (I won't say which one!)

2009-12-18T14:12:00.003-05:00

Your nose hair is like
Kudzu, oozing evil through
All known galaxies.

Laura Bush #3

2009-12-18T14:09:00.001-05:00

First Lady Fembot,
You are not a Stepford wife--
You can stop your man.

Laura Bush #2

2009-12-18T14:07:00.001-05:00

First Lady Fembot,
You aren't a Stepford wife. Stop
Grinning--watch the news!

Laura Bush #1

2009-12-18T14:06:00.001-05:00

Laura Bush, stranded

Fembot, you're not in Stepford

anymore, honey!

PB&J Does Not a Poem Make

2009-12-18T13:52:00.001-05:00

When typewriter keys
Jam, inspiration slows to
Peanut butter. Drat!

Ravenheart Haiku #5

2009-12-18T13:48:00.001-05:00

Forgotten strands of
Spider's web criss-cross chair rungs,
bending in the wind.

Ravenheart Haiku #4

2009-12-18T13:47:00.001-05:00

Blanket flower shines,
Its face lifted to the sun,
Stubs of others near.

Ravenheart Haiku #3

2009-12-18T13:46:00.002-05:00

Dandelions rot:
Brown seeps into yellowed stems.
Above, rose hips loom

Ravenheart Haiku #2

2009-12-18T13:45:00.002-05:00

Spider's rickety
Web sprawls across languid rocks.
Stream leaves it behind.

Ravenheart Haiku #1

2009-12-18T13:44:00.001-05:00

Guitar strums linger
Over jilted pond scum.
Rocks fester below.

Acne Haiku

2009-12-18T13:35:00.003-05:00

Bring knife to your face
to open wide the mountains
and release the pus.

Pretty in Pink

2009-12-18T13:34:00.003-05:00

Lotus petals bloom
Like bright flamingo feathers.
You're pretty in pink.

Guru Yoga

2009-12-18T13:33:00.002-05:00

Buddha above head,
weightless as elephant's foot,
flattens my ego.

For Ashby

2009-12-18T13:32:00.002-05:00

What will Ashby be?
Crimson, saffron, blue-sky thoughts
plant idea-trees.

For Noreen

2009-12-18T13:30:00.003-05:00

Noreen, fourth sister,
Loves to laugh. She laughs with me,
My sister, Noreen.

Mind Tango

2009-12-18T13:29:00.001-05:00

Right intention turns
The mind, but thoughts will tango
When mind is lazy.

Strength of Love

2009-12-18T13:18:00.001-05:00

How do I know that
What doesn't kill me makes me
Stronger? I love you.

The Phoenix

2009-12-18T13:17:00.001-05:00

Fire consumes feathers,
ash piles in nest, but in time,
Phoenix rises bright.

For the Good Doctor

2009-12-18T13:16:00.001-05:00

Stethoscope chills chest,
Reaching for life like dog would--
All heart, but cold nose.

Knees Weak

2009-12-18T13:15:00.000-05:00

What doesn't kill me
Makes me stronger? No, my love,
Still alive, knees weak.

For Holly

2009-12-18T13:12:00.002-05:00

Amidst pine needles,
Sharp leaves guard these hopeful hearts.
Holly brings good cheer.

A Bird-friendly Christmas

2009-12-18T13:11:00.001-05:00

Decorate trees with
Edible bodhichitta--
red berries, popcorn.

Pirate Haiku

2009-12-18T13:09:00.003-05:00

High seas adventure,
Conquest and booty call you.
Yo ho, Captain Jack!

In Tough Times

2009-12-18T13:08:00.001-05:00

Stormy seas await--
grey ships, their ballasts call you.
Keep calm seas in mind.

Pirate Parrot

2009-12-18T13:06:00.001-05:00

Sail off to high seas,
Trusty parrot on shoulder.
Yo ho, Captain Jack!

Time

2009-12-18T13:04:00.000-05:00

Years flow like river
Past our feet, but memories
Stay alive in us.

For a Best Friend

2009-12-18T13:01:00.002-05:00

One hundred thousand
Million minutes of your
Friendship... And counting.