Category Archives: Aztec Ruins
Blue Monday & Ruby Tuesday Too: Dark Red Gate

A dark red gate leads to the picnic area at Aztec Ruins National Monument, Aztec, New Mexico.
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Deserted

Aztec Ruins National Monument, Aztec, New Mexico
deserted village—
seven inns of happiness
crumble in the wind
Haiku and photo © 2018 by Magical Mystical Teacher
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Walls

Aztec Ruins National Monument, Aztec, New Mexico
Shadows cling to the stone walls.
Text and photo © 2017 by Magical Mystical Teacher
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Mask

Aztec Ruins National Monument, Aztec, New Mexico
Yellow butterfly,
you rest within the shadows
that mask a stone wall.
Haiku and photo © 2017 by Magical Mystical Teacher
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Perhaps

Aztec Ruins National Monument, Aztec, New Mexico
summer afternoon—
perhaps one cloud holds raindrops
for the thirsty dove
Haiku and photo © 2017 by Magical Mystical Teacher
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Scrap

Aztec Ruins, Aztec, New Mexico
a scrap of wisdom
nestling in the ruined walls—
pilgrim souls rejoice
Text and photo © 2014 by Magical Mystical Teacher
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Voice

Aztec Ruins, Aztec, New Mexico
among the ruins
a voice of wisdom calling—
the green corn ripens
Text and photo © 2013 by Magical Mystical Teacher
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Peeping

Aztec Ruins, Aztec, New Mexico
spirit at daybreak
still playing the Peeping Tom
at shadowed windows
Text and photo © 2013 by Magical Mystical Teacher
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Piping

Aztec Ruins, Aztec, New Mexico
ragged flute player
cradled in a shaft of light
piping notes of joy
Text and photo © 2013 by Magical Mystical Teacher
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