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frozen pond; the moon sees an old face (Kusamakura International Haiku Contest 2004, 3rd Place)

darkening sky . . . the crow disappears into a cloud (Shiki Kukai Contest 1st Place, March 2011)

autumn eve; the hanging moon dallies in a puddle (published in World Haiku Review, August 2009 p.2 Vol. 7 Issue 2)

late autumn; silence falls between bare limbs

empty dreams . . . the falling blossoms of a cherry tree

between grass blades . . . the sound of a droplet shifting weight

Haiku Wisdom, Don Baird’s latest book is published and ready for folks to grab and read! Denis Garrison, owner of MET Press, is the gentleman that published Don’s latest book, Haiku Wisdom. He did a fantastic job and we’re all … Continue reading →

how small the ant, how small the sugar … how long this day

I’m watching the yard.  There are signs of growth – little buds and birds scurrying to fix up nests.  This is my favorite time of year.  Spring is magical in all its ways. rose buds twiddling thumbs wait for spring … Continue reading →

lighting up a beggar smiles at himself keeping it slow . . . another car leaves my mirror back alley an old train track to nowhere cars honking from all directions – one-way wrong-way! mounted police the clopping hooves on … Continue reading →