Monthly Archives: March 2016

This picture was sent to me by Monica, my granddaughter, after she read this haiku poem of mine. This is exactly how I saw them along the sidewalk in Tokyo, and I wonder how she took the photo of it … Continue reading →

Undulant park lawn Hills and valleys for toddlers Driving grasshoppers

Pink but losing it Cluster of camellias Giving way to spring

A sign of war looms May the sunset in peace last Protestors demand (Story at: https://ashiakira.wordpress.com/story-poems-2/japan-what-are-you-doing/)

Flowers dominate Backstreet sidewalk so narrow People’s walk unsteady

Grow dandelions The world is for all flowers Spring sun knows no kinds

Small nameless flowers On the ground just as beautiful As blossoms above

Need reservations The park lawn getting crowded For blossoms bursting

Sway of growing twigs Spring winds welcome while walking Take a longer route

Hitherto not seen Black water fowls in the moat Home getting too warm?