Haiku for Julie B

Her heart in command
Whether days be bright or dark
She walks forth in truth

The flowers watch her
She shows them color and strength
They follow her lead

Antelope Flats, Kelly Loop;
Grand Teton National Park;
August 2017

Of Might & Need: A Haiku

All we think we need
Does nothing to redeem us
And cheapens our minds

First, let faults greet me
Lady Lake, please wash me clean
Speak truth to my ears

A canyon awaits
That into it I may shout
My apology

City forgive me
My abandonment of you
I come home redeemed

A misplaced hello
All of the patient prayer
Shan't grace you again

All in this lifetime
I want to befriend the bear
Shake hearts with the shark

All and each of You
Your Photos, Your Poetry
They converse with Me

Speak aloud to me
Never, ever let me hear
A virtual heart

Is as tall as me,
all you'd promised me you'd be
and holds all my trust.

You're tolerating
Your mere mortality, your
Immorality

Since I’ve created
A virtual haven here
I’ll uncreate it

Henceforth, you’re banished
Though I love you, I love you,
I’ll be my own friend