“Happiness does not completely depend on comfort or opulence. Even a pauper can be happier than a prince.” — Ogwo David Emoni lounging in comfort wallowing in opulence life of decadence *. *. * Busy bee rests on soft bed of velvet petals • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Opulence” haiku by Mary O’Connor © … More Opulence
“The soul unfolds itself, like a lotus of countless petals.” — Khalil Gibran feel their softness witness their face of beauty receive their blessings *. *. * Blossoms unfurl their petals, delivering the grace of their soul • Photo and “Blessings” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2026
“Sunsets, like childhood, are viewed with wonder not just because they are beautiful but because they are fleeting.” — Richard Paul Evans sun now hunkers down a pinhole on edge of night leaking pure splendor *. *. * Sunset, water and a clouded sky spread beauty over the world • Photo by Jan Logozzo • … More Splendor
“Sixty-five million years ago the dinosaurs had a bad day.” —Phil Plait we’ve all had bad days this is one to remember a six-pack awaits *. *. * Tired turkey makes its way home after a tough day at work • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Tough Day” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2026
“I like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past.” — Thomas Jefferson sentinel tower staring out with vacant eyes ghost of days past *. *. * Now dormant Fort Hancock lookout tower served vital strategic role during World Wars I and II guarding the southern approach to New York Harbor … More History
“A baby is born with a need to be loved – and never outgrows it.” — Frank A. Clark very cute am I being precious brings notice love is all I want *. *. * Cuteness of baby Muscovy duck brings oohh’s and aahh’s, at least for the moment. Just wait ‘til he grows up… … More Precious
“Clouds are decoration for the pure blue sky.” — Tyng Griswold stretched canvas of blue soft white curves angular lines ceiling masterpiece *. *. * Bright blue sky is perfect canvas for decorative clouds and palm tree branches • Photo and “Masterpiece” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2026
“My Love Mine All Mine” — Mitski I caught it, it’s mine mine, all mine, keep your hands off simple selfishness *. *. * Osprey guards his dinner catch from any possible thieving pirates • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Possessive” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2026
“Nothing can dim the light that shines from within.” — Maya Angelou optical illusion silky bed of shimmering floss glowing threads of light *. *. * When milkweed pods burst open in the sun, wavelengths of light are temporarily trapped in the pods’ hollow hairlike fibers. Scattered back to the eye without being absorbed, they … More Shimmering
“Unexpected wonders happen, not on schedule, or when you expect or want them to happen, but if you keep hanging around, they happen.” — Wendell Berry taking a short rest waiting for life to happen unscheduled affair *. *. * Glossy fish crow, common resident along coastal salt waters, hangs out for a moment before … More Rest Stop
