Saturday, February 17, 2018

Seasons of the Sun by Betsy Ashton

With the darker days of late winter settling in, with snow/sleet/icy rain falling, and with a kitty who is bored out of her freakin' mind but won't go out and get her paws wet, I offer four haiku to brighten your hearts.

SEASONALLY AFFECTIVE ORDER 

Whites, browns, yellows, blacks
Screeching, shoving—
Gang warfare @ the bird feeder.

Gently rocking waves
Lull one to sleep—
The nose peels.

Apple, cherry, pumpkin
Pies in the oven—
Time for the gym.

Ice-shrouded world
One slippery step—
Technicolor moon.

And on that last note, watch your steps, ya' hear?

7 comments:

Jannine Gallant said...

I love it! Enjoy your vacation, Betsy!

Leah St. James said...

These are great! Ditto on enjoying your vacation!

Vonnie Davis said...

Have a fabulous time on vacation. I hope you'll be someplace warm.

Diane Burton said...

Lovely, Betsy. Thanks for sharing.

Margo Hoornstra said...

Such fun. Enjoy yourself/selves!

Rolynn Anderson said...

thanks for the warning, Betsy. Love the poems!

Alicia Dean said...

Love it!!! Brightened my day. :)