Autumn

in the tall grass

the start of feathery plumes –

new sign of autumn

Pat R

9/21/20

For Frank Tassone’s Weekly Haiku Challenge where the prompt is to write a haiku with reference to

autumn-spring-equinox-shunbun

To read entries or to participate go here

The Bluest Sky

in a gentle sway
against the bluest sky
cherry blossoms

Pat R

3/21/20

For Frank Tassone’s weekly haikai challenge where the prompt is “First Cherry Blossoms”

 

Rainy Season

afternoon rain storm
lurking in the distance
begins a slow crawl

Pat R

5/12/19

For Frank Tassone’s Haijan Challenge where the prompt is: Rainy Season

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

Hungry Flames

 

hungry flames throw sparks
marauding, insatible –
nature pushes back
Pat R

7/12/18

For

Frank Tassone’s Haikai Challenge where the prompt is ‘Fire‘

&

Haiku Horizons where the prompt is ‘Throw‘.

 

Midsummer Rain

on the varandah
skirting sprinkles from splashy
raindrops – midsummer

rain dances on my tin roof
in the rhythm of childhood

Pat R

6/26/18

For Frank Tassone Challenge: Midsummer Rain

Twitter

chorus of twitter
lost in the call of seagulls –
spring evening at dusk

Pat R

5/10/18

For Frank Tassone Haikai Challenge ::Twitter

 

Cherry Blossoms

buds on cherry trees
held in time, cherry blossom
drizzle is on hold

Pat R.

3/19/18.

For Frank Tassone’s haikai challenge where the inspiration is : Spring Equinox

 

Hazy Moon 2

under hazy moon
the universe conspire
a new valentine

Pat R

2/11/18

For Frank Tassone’s Weekly Haikai Challenge: Hazy Moon

 

Skylark

spring duet –
songs of the skylark,
wind in trees

Pat R

2/ 08/18

For Frank Tassone’s Haikai Challenge