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How
When droughts become severe, Arizona cottonwoods drop their leaves prematurely.
Dove of the desert,
how can a small dying leaf
hold your lively song?
Haiku and photo © by Magical Mystical Teacher
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Wine
Detail from a mosaic on a community wall, Ajo, Arizona
Hand and hand we walk
through this dry and thirsty land—
birdsong is our wine.
Haiku and photo © by Magical Mystical Teacher
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Silent
Plenty of seating is available at this outdoor cafe in Puebla, México.
On a spring-like day
two old men sit back to back
with nothing to say.
Haiku and photo © by Magical Mystical Teacher
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On a spring-like day
two old men sit back to back
with nothing to say.
Haiku and photo © by Magical Mystical Teacher
More Haiku My Heart at Recuerda Mi Corazon
Uncrushed
Once upon a time a brilliant crimson zinnia bloomed at Robert J. Moody Demonstration Garden, Yuma, Arizona.
After last night’s tryst,
one uncrushed flower still lies
in the zinnia bed.
Haiku and photo © by Magical Mystical Teacher
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Signs
Robert J. Moody Demonstration Garden, Yuma, Arizona provides signage for visitors.
Are you seeking signs
in the wilderness, pilgrim?
What if none appear?
Haiku and photo © by Magical Mystical Teacher
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Why not visit the friendly skies at SkyWatch Friday?
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Journeys
This weathered wagon wheel is part of an outdoor exhibit at Yuma Quartermaster Depot, Yuma, Arizona.
Sturdy wagon-folks
took months-long jolting journeys
following the wind.
Haiku and photo © by Magical Mystical Teacher
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Beyond
Cattle Track Arts Compound, Scottsdale, Arizona contains some interesting buildings.
Beyond my courtyard
I sense the distant mountains
waiting for fresh snow.
Haiku and photo © by Magical Mystical Teacher
More SkyWatch Friday
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Light Show
On a winter morning the sun rises in Wellton, Arizona.
winter pilgrimage—
walking away from darkness
and into the light
Haiku and photo © by Magical Mystical Teacher
A new haiku for Weekly Scribblings #40 at Poets and Storytellers United
Old Story
A stained glass window depicts the Nativity at Sacred Heart Church, Farmington, New Mexico.
On this New Year’s Day,
I recall an old story
of a baby’s birth.
Haiku and photo © by Magical Mystical Teacher
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Hope
Festive decorations on a Christmas tree in a Yuma County, Arizona church inspire hope.
Near the Christmas tree
one child hopes for an iPhone,
one for joy and peace.
Haiku and photo © by Magical Mystical Teacher
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