“Keep a little fire burning; however small, however hidden.” — Cormac McCarthy dormant inner fire rekindled with spark of need hope bursts into flames * * * After the Sun Is Gone ~ Fire pit at Saybrook Point Inn and Marina • Photo and “Inner Fire” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2020
“Our similarities bring us to a common ground; our differences allow us to be fascinated by each other.” — Tom Robbins difference divides when the mind stops at color likenesses unseen * * * Colorful differences ~ Change of season at Smith’s Acres, Niantic, Conn., photo by Jan Logozzo • “Differences” haiku by Mary O’Connor … More Differences
“The greater the outward show, the greater the inward poverty.” — J. Krishnamurti showy theatrics obscure underlying truths audience will judge * * * Showtime ~ Heron Dance photo by Jan Logozzo • “Theatrics” Haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2020
“We are only as strong as we are united, as weak as we are divided.” — J.K. Rowling coming together compass set on common cause leave discord behind * * * Gathering ~ Barn Swallows gather for annual autumn migration Photo by Jan Logozzo • ‘Unity’ Haiku poem by Mary O’Connor © 2020
“Being on top of the world doesn’t mean anything unless you know what it’s like to be at the bottom.” — Rachel Smith perched high on top troubled world outlook gained best keep feet on ground * * * High-level Outlook ~ Sitting on top of the world • Photo and Haiku poem by Mary … More World Outlook
“The morning pouring everywhere, its golden glory on the air.” — Henry Wadsworth Longfellow golden light sets stage blossoms offer breath of life moments of peace born * * * Golden Glory ~ California Poppies brighten day – Photo by Jan Logozzo • Golden Glory Haiku poem* by Mary O‘Connor © 2020 * Haiku: a … More Golden Glory
“All I ever wanted was to reach out and touch another human being not just with my hands but with my heart.” ― Tahereh Mafi reaching out in space focusing beyond one’s self truly connecting * * * Connecting ~ Hovering Ruby-throated Hummingbird photo by Jan Logozzo • Empathy, Haiku poem by Mary O’Connor © 2020
“Privilege is not in and of itself bad; what matters is what we do with privilege.” — bell hooks seeing things not right balancing right against wrong weight of privilege * * * Privileged Stance ~ Regal Great Heron surveys surroundings • Photo by Jan Logozzo; Haiku poem “Privilege” by Mary O’Connor © 2020
“It’s better to walk alone than with a crowd going in the wrong direction.” — Gandhi marching in lockstep stops intimidating foes power in numbers * * * No Crossing Guard ~ Canada Geese on Ingham Hill, photo by Jan Logozzo • Haiku poem* by Mary O‘Connor © 2020 * Haiku: a Japanese poem of … More No Crossing Guard
“Small thoughts fit easily into a closed mind, but big thoughts require an open one.” — Roy H. Williams face locked up tight expression of closed mind must open to grow * * * Closed Mind ~ Sunflower Face photo and haiku* poem by Mary O’Connor © 2020 * Haiku: a Japanese poem of seventeen … More Closed Mind
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