Why Eyes: A Haiku

O’ what for my eyes
Where they cradle, who they hold
Will they be held back

Slick Sea, Sly Sky: A Haiku

These early mornings
Whisper wake up together
Both at the same time

There’s not aloneness
But the too-much quietness
Won’t leave me alone

What is she telling
All the orange-red raspiness
The sitar in back

Shadows hold intrigue
The light teases out the dark
The eye holds its breath

Please show up today.
Us together. We need us.
The air asks for this.

I hope this morning

You’ll look far back there, look deep

And think of your Fire

Good, as it changes
Can become even better
It need not leave us

I can’t make the plaid
Take its leave of my mind’s eye
Regardless, I’ll try

Yes I will keep you
Where all you are will shine through
I will set you free