“The beautiful spring came, and when nature resumes her loveliness, the human soul is apt to revive also.” — Harriet Ann Jacobs discarding darkness trading winter’s gloom for light spring blossoms renew * * * Renewal ~ Symbol of new hope and renewal, springtime’s hyacinth serves as a traditional focus of the Persian New Year … More Renewal
“Don’t settle for what life gives you; make life better and build something.” — Ashton Kutcher one stem at a time tapestry of life is built mapped for blossoms * * * Lining of Twigs ~ Tiny House Sparrow builds new home • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Tapestry’ haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2021
“Learn to listen. Opportunity sometimes knocks very softly.” — Anonymous when ears are perked smallest sounds take on meaning way to understand * * * All Ears ~ Tiny fawn, yet to catch up to ears • Photo and “All Ears” haiku poem by Mary O’Connor © 2021
“The true harbinger of spring is not crocuses or swallows returning to Capistrano, but the sound of the bat on the ball.” — Bill Veeck tiniest flowers enfold comatose earth in joy harbingers of spring * * * Tiny Crocuses ~ Small in size, large in affect • Photo by Bivenne Harvey Staiger • Haiku … More Awakening
“We all exist in our own personal reality of craziness.” — Alejandro Jodorowsky craziness erupts though parades now virtual wearing of green rules * * * Craziness Rules ~ Puppets and crowds celebrate at St. Patrick’s Day parade • Photo (taken pre-pandemic in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.) and “Craziness” haiku poem by Mary O’Connor © 2021
“Hope is like the sun, which as we journey toward it, casts the shadow of our burden behind us.” — Samuel Smiles moments of time pass leaving shadows in their wake cleared away by sun * * * Old Sundial ~ Armillary sundial sits in garden potting shed ready to measure time by passing of … More Passing Shadows
“We each survive in our own way.” — Sarah J. Maas feeling left behind as others pursue their dreams no journey the same * * * Left Behind ~ While most Great Blue Herons migrate south for the winter, a few weather the winter up north. Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Left Behind” haiku poem … More Left Behind
“Grab it while you can — grab every scrap of happiness while you can.” — Noel Coward the half-eaten dish to be served tomorrow blessed leftovers * * * Contemplating Lunch ~ Immature Laughing Gull examines remaining bones of lunch • Photo by Jan Logozzo – “Leftovers” haiku poem by Mary O’Connor © 2021
“There is no such thing as bad weather— only the wrong clothes.” — Billy Connolly waiting at corner shifting winds change outing plans adjust sails for new * * * Windblown ~ Great Egret hunches up to hold skirts down • Photo and “Shifting Winds” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2021
“The American Dream may be slipping away. We have overcome such challenges before. To recover the Dream requires knowing where it came from, how it lasted so long and why it matters so much.” — Jon Meacham loss of future dreams occurs with eyes closed-up tight let light find way in * * * American … More American Dream
