That first drop of sun
long atop the horizon
sweeter than sunset
“Good Morning Key Largo”
No, No, No, Yes.
Visit more
golden boy.
Awake alert
joyful joy.
Blankets soft
breathing soft-er.
Quiet calm
before laughter.
Battle big
tough talk.
Hand hand
steadfastly walk.
Moms’ Best Day: A Haiku
Jump into Mom’s arms
and tell her your birthday wish.
You’ll never be “too….”
Except too perfect.
But we revel in that fact
and are part of it.
Random Midwest Sunset
I saw you from afar.
I ought to have looked away, but could not.
I must have it.
Such a cool shirt, I just really love it.
Here I’ll Happily Stay
Life had a choice heart
yet day after day
hammered and chiseled and spoke her away.
Dare, if you will, to ask life today
“Do you believe that you made the right play?”
(Gnashing of teeth and cry with all might)
“Would that I treated that golden heart right.
Would that she grant me the morn, noon and night.”
Ask the heart, “Girl, how steadfast must you be?”
“I’ve fought many miles to love me,” answered she.
Art Credit, “I Love Me” by Lyla W., age 6
Two Windows: A Haiku
I thought it wisdom
to remain in known places.
All but these fail me.
Dining room windows, Lake Park Bistro, Milwaukee, WI
The Happy Restaurateur
Welcome to our kitchen!
How we love and delight in serving.
As a strong shelter when considering life’s big questions.
As a humble perch to commemorate the honor of leadership.
As a tender locale to champion life’s most vulnerable voices.
As a center of nourishment -with a view second to none- from which to briefly cede striving and toast enlightenment.
Teaching the Next Generation: A Haiku
Tell them your story
As they sit atop your knee
How else will they grow?
Artist Credit: Musician unknown, Summerfest, Milwaukee, WI
Will You?
Tell me your demons.
Speech clears them away.
Tell me your darkness,
that it won’t steal your day.
Give me your heart,
I’ll study its smile.
Give me your hand.
It’s mine every mile.
