Maple

the tall maple is a shimmering yellow

the deep crunch beneath my feet

sounds mournful still

its twin to the left

was being gnawed at by rot

and had to be removed

since then I haven’t had the heart

to poach its sticky syrup

I will never forget the gasp escaping the earth

as huge sections of the trunk was felled

the house shook

Pat R

10/13/20

For dVerse Poets Pub… an interesting prompt this week where Sarah is hosting – Three little words. Stop by to read or participate here

My choice : Sticky. Left. Gasp

A Gathering

At our first autumn gathering around the firepit the air is crisp. It is clear change is afoot in more ways than one.

The conversation is at once silly and heartfelt, as it can sometimes be among friends. Everyone just needs a break from all the turmoil.

My gaze move between the flicker of the flames, and the moon.

in the night sky

on this autumn night

the moon wears a mask

of drifting clouds

it comes, and it goes.

Pat R

9/25/2020

For Colleen’s a weekly Tanka Tuesday where the prompt this week is the theme “Night Sky” a Gogyohka Haibun, sorta. To read or to participate go here.

A Russle

(Took this photo in the park, a tree sanctuary. I often wonder how this shape came to be)

 

 

a quiet russle

grows to excited chatter

a swift breeze moves through

as I near the shaded grove

I pause at the sound of change

Pat R

7/29/20

 

 

Over at Colleen’s it’s theme week. This is the quote we are using for inspiration, provided by Sue Vincent. To read more or to participate go here.

“Trees are sanctuaries. Whoever knows how to speak to them, whoever knows how to listen to them, can learn the truth.” Herman Hesse

 

Pieces

pieces of my life
on bits of paper mingle
with the coins
in my pocket – the poem
continues to elude me

 

Defy
synonym: elude

Change
synonym: coins

For Colleen’s Weekly Tanka Tuesday Poetry Challenge where the prompt words are Change & Defy ( using synonyms)

Autumn

in trees, suttle signs
as autumn rounds the corner
more visible sky
Pat R

9/02/18

For Haiku Horizons where the prompt is Corner.

And, coincidentally:) for Frank Tassone Haikai Challenge – referencing Autumn

Fog & Change

poking through the fog
an impressionist painting
without the fanfare
scenes shift, change and come alive
feeds my imagination

Pat R

2/18/17

Tanka Tuesday

Change & Beauty

changes on branches
the start of tender new buds
in this harsh winter
whispers of spring, though distant
hints of beauty born of hope

Pat R

1/05/17

For #Tuesday Tanka

 & Daily Haiku Challenge

Time & Laughter

Photo : A park near me.

fallen leaves are brown
bare branches now face deep frost
how time has moved on
through weary bones, but laughter
tends my soul holding time still

Pat R

11/15/16

#Tanka Tuesday

#Daily Haiku Challenge

Change & Mind

last summer concert
change of season comes to mind
wane of summer days

Pat R

8/15/16

For Ronovan Writes Haiku

 

Walls

inevitably

walls crumble in wake of spring

natural occurrence

Pat R

1/17/16

Carpe Diem Haiku