“Here the sunflowers, there the hummingbird— equal seekers of sweetness.” —Mary Oliver suspended jewel iridescent wingbeats airborne ruby gem *. *. * Ruby-throated hummingbird hovers in place, one beauty in front of another • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Bejeweled Splendor” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2026
“After every storm, there is a rainbow. If you have eyes, you will find it. If you have wisdom, you will create it.” — Shannon L. Alder after day’s darkness spanning the edges of earth pathway of promise *. *. * Painted in colors of red, yellow, and blue, the perfect rainbow arc sweeps the … More After the Storm
“There is a deep need in the world just now for guidance— almost any sort of spiritual guidance.” — Carl Jung bright beacon of light lights stony shapes of darkness sheltering guidance *. *. * Standing 65’ tall at the mouth of the Connecticut River, the octagonal Lynde Point Lighthouse guides navigators into Saybrook Harbor … More Guidance
“I’m looking forward to coming back, back to Earth, the landing, the views.” — Duane G. Carey wheels down for landing soaring flight now arriving impending touchdown *. *. * Wings outspread, feet outstretched, Great Egret comes in for a landing • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Touchdown” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2026
“Like water which can clearly mirror the sky and the trees only so long as its surface is undisturbed, the mind can only reflect the true image of the Self when it is tranquil and wholly relaxed.” — Indra Devi looking glass study reflected limitations see surface only *. *. * Springtime reflection simply hints … More Looking Glass
“Stretching his hand up to reach the stars, too often man forgets the flowers at his feet.” — Jeremy Bentham celestial presence opening wide to the sun spreading their stardust *. *. * Star-shaped tulips are unique varieties characterized by pointed or widely spaced petals that open wide in full sun to form radiant, star-like … More Star-shaped
Now is our time. It’s time to chase rainbows and build castles in the sky. It’s our time to create a life that we love.” — Shawn Anderson built with stones and dreams formation gives foundation focus to the clouds *. *. * Built with strength of imagination on solid ground, castle of turrets and … More Castles in the Sky
“Be like a flower— spread beauty, expect nothing.” — Murad Hossain waves and paths of gold expanding untold beauty boundless explosion *. *. * Loved for their early pronouncement of spring, daffodils are known to multiply over time, expanding in large permanent drifts of pleasure • Photo and “Proliferation” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2026
“And so with the sunshine and the great bursts of leaves growing on the trees… I had that familiar conviction that life was beginning over again.” — F. Scott Fitzgerald warmed by the sun new wardrobe of leaves will come revival of life *. *. * Barren branches lift their arms to the sun in … More Revival
“Glory lies in the attempt to reach one’s goal and not in reaching it.” — Mahatma Gandhi stretch to the limit meet challenge with conviction reach beyond comfort*. *. * Great White Heron stretches neck high to reach the sky • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “A Stretch” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2026
Life Is Full of Sweet Spots 