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Nests
San Francisco, California
Urban wilderness—
high above the teeming streets
sparrows build snug nests.
Haiku © 2018 and photo © 2017 by Magical Mystical Teacher
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Meadow
Apache County, Arizona
wilderness meadow
tangled with light and shadow—
birdsong cleaves the air
Haiku © 2018 and photo © 2012 by Magical Mystical Teacher
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Dying
Shadows lengthen at day’s end, Sonoran Desert, Southern Arizona
Wilderness evening—
the breath of a dying dove
settles in the dust.
Haiku © 2018 and photo © 2017 by Magical Mystical Teacher
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Song
Late winter sunset, Yuma County, Arizona
Wilderness evening—
a dove returns to her nest,
cooing one last song.
Haiku and photo © 2018 by Magical Mystical Teacher
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Haiku My Heart for the End of 2016
Brittlebush blossoms in December, Sonoran Desert, Southern Arizona
as winter deepens
the first bright blossoms appear—
wilderness glory
Haiku and photo © 2016 by Magical Mystical Teacher
Lovers of small words and small poems usually gather each Friday with Rebecca at Recuerda Mi Corazon to share their haiku. However, because Rebecca’s computer is down, we will gather here today. Welcome!
Autumn
Sonoran Desert, Southern Arizona
autumn afternoon—
only a hint of color
in the wilderness
Text © 2016 and photo © 2012 by Magical Mystical Teacher
Fade
First light of day, Sonoran Desert, Southern Arizona
Wilderness daybreak—
one day the photo will fade,
leaving me nothing.
Haiku and photo © 2016 by Magical Mystical Teacher
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Equinox
Sunrise, Sonoran Desert, Southern Arizona
season by season
wilderness spirits retrace
the ancient pathways
Haiku © 2016 and photo © 2013 by Magical Mystical Teacher
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Evening
A saguaro cactus, Sonoran Desert, Maricopa County, Southern Arizona
Wilderness evening—
what key unlocks the secrets
hidden in the clouds?
Haiku and photo © 2016 by Magical Mystical Teacher
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Candle
Yucca in bloom, March 2016, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Southern California
lighting her candle
to see the way more clearly—
wilderness pilgrim
Haiku and photo © 2016 by Magical Mystical Teacher
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