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Four Haiku with Tea
1.
This hair in my tea—
how can I not dislike it?
Spring’s first misfortune…
2.
These shaded flowers
seem to want to climb the wall,
eager for more light.
3.
O sorrowful moss,
surely you know that your hurt
has drawn me to you.
4.
When autumn arrives,
meet me in the swirling leaves
near the maple tree.
Haiku © 2021 by Magical Mystical Teacher
More The Whirligig #318
More Writers’ Pantry #70 at Poets and Storytellers United
More The Whirligig #318
More Writers’ Pantry #70 at Poets and Storytellers United
Four Couplets in Plague Time
Everything stirs up my blood:
Leaves and grass, and squishy mud.
Dancers in the field don’t need
Anything but chicken feed.
Don’t give garbage to your cow!
Stop this nonsense, stop it now!
I wish I could see the light;
Hear bees whisper, “It’s all right.”
Rhyming couplets © 2020 by Magical Mystical Teacher
More The Whirligig #263
More Writers’ Pantry #17 at Poets and Storytellers United
More The Whirligig #263
More Writers’ Pantry #17 at Poets and Storytellers United
Wine into Water
Water heals her wound
the evidence comes
as a scar blossoms in her flesh
like smoke rising
from burning leaves
it has been a long struggle
sometimes she dreams
of lying in her casket
when this nightmare is over
but for now her thoughts are clearing
maybe Jesus is turning her wine
into water
Poem © 2019 by Magical Mystical Teacher
More Sunday’s Whirligig #243
More Pantry of Poetry and Prose #7 at Poets United
More Sunday’s Whirligig #243
More Pantry of Poetry and Prose #7 at Poets United
Macro Monday 2: Autumn Leaves
Autumn leaves brighten a sidewalk in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Photo © by Magical Mystical Teacher
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Observe the Maggots
~~ ~~ 1 ~~ ~~
Observe the maggots; climb the stairs;
Smell the coffee; ignore grey hairs;
Your cup is full, you need no more—
Go forth in peace, and close the door.
~~ ~~ 2 ~~ ~~
Enough is enough, fool on the hill;
Hush all your babbling, and just be still.
~~ ~~ 3 ~~ ~~
The one who leaves will return,
Having seen the mountain burn,
And the crocus will rejoice
When it hears the master’s voice.
~~ ~~ 4 ~~ ~~
Neck and neck the horses run,
Uphill, downhill, just for fun.
Poems © 2018 by Magical Mystical Teacher
More Sunday’s Whirligig #173
More Poetry Pantry #414 at Poets United
Poring
Fall foliage (2016) in Oak Creek Canyon, Sedona, Arizona
autumn memories—
poring over photographs
from a year ago
and wondering if the leaves
will turn vermilion again
Photo © 2016 and tanka © 2017 by Magical Mystical Teacher
More Midweek Motif at Poets United: “Memories”
Cluster
Colorful aspen leaves, Lockett Meadow Campground, Coconino National Forest near Flagstaff, Arizona, autumn 2016
faith along the way—
a cluster of yellow leaves
guiding her footsteps
Haiku and photo © 2017 by Magical Mystical Teacher
More Macro Monday 2
More Midweek Motif at Poets United: “Faith”
Nap
Autumn color, Northern Arizona
an afternoon nap—
the shape of the old dog’s breath
among autumn leaves
Haiku © 2016 and photo © 2011 by Magical Mystical Teacher
More Macro Monday 2
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More Haiku Horizons: “Shape”
Dawn
Sonoran Desert, Southern Arizona
birth of a new day—
songs emerging from each leaf
celebrate the light
Haiku and photo © 2016 by Magical Mystical Teacher
More Blue Monday
More Haiku Horizons: “Birth”
Quaking
Cottonwood leaf in autumn, Apache County, Arizona
Quaking conversations held by autumn leaves…
Text © 2016 and photo © 2015 by Magical Mystical Teacher
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More Sunday Scribblings 2: “Quaking”
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