“Solitude isn’t loneliness. Solitude is when the entire universe seems to surround and hold you quietly.” — Victoria Erickson sound of solitude gentle touches on the shore breath of tranquility * * * Deserted winter beach invites passers-by to reflect and recharge • Photo by Terry Logozzo • “Recharge” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2025
“There is no winter without snow, no spring without sunshine, and no happiness without companions.” — Korean Proverb waiting out the cold sanctuary in numbers peacefulness of snow * * * White-tailed deer gather together under canopy of barren winter branches • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Sanctuary” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2026
“I will love the light for it shows me the way, yet I will endure the darkness because it shows me the stars.” — Og Mandino glow of light within bursts forth as promise of peace fills new year with hope * * * Holiday lights deliver greetings of health, happiness and peace in the … More Light in the Darkness
“Let us be silent — so we may hear the whisper of the gods.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson deep blanket of snow covers footsteps and turmoil sheer tranquility * * * Blanket of snow fills winter world with silence ٭ Photo by Caroline Logozzo ٭ “Tranquility” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2025
“I’m going to North Pole to help out Santa this year.” — Jimmy Fallon sure-footed helper shiny red nose not needed move over Rudolph * * * Miles of snow and Nala is in her element. Wishing a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all! • “North Pole” haiku by Mary O’Connor • Photo by … More North Pole
“It is growing cold. Winter is putting footsteps in the meadow.” – Roman Payne thin layer of ice overlays season of warmth frailty of comfort * * * Quiet brook ices over with thin layer of gloss • Photo by Terry Logozzo • “Thin Ice” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2025
“A cold wind was blowing from the north, and it made the trees rustle like living things.” — George R. R. Martin stripped clean of treasured golden autumn leaves, branches bow to bully winds * * * As the moods of seasons change, so nature adapts • Tennessee artist Gloria McRoberts depicts the seasonal transformation … More Windswept
“Images, memories, fragmentary shapes and forms, all those sensations, visions, half-thoughts that appear and disappear in the wink of an eye.…” — Octavio Paz viewed in shapes and forms perceptions appear and fade fragmentary world * * * Light and shadows alter the day’s image of surrounding world and life • Photo by Terry Logozzo … More Shapes and Forms
“Winter sunlight is a warm old soul, spreading love in the bitter cold.” — Angie Weiland-Crosby deserted shore scenes castles of sand wiped away sunshine a cold light * * * Sunbathers gone, warm sands of beach reduced to footprints • “Winter Light” haiku and photo by Mary O’Connor © 2025
“After the night, the morning, bidding all darkness cease, after life’s cares and sorrows, the comfort and sweetness of peace.” — Helen Steiner Rice stillness and quiet spin-offs of evening’s light undeniably healing * * * Quiet beauty of great white stepping through the marsh intensified in golden light • Photo and “Stillness” haiku by … More Stillness
Life Is Full of Sweet Spots 