Haiku for a gorgeous December rose that brightens a gloomy day.

Today would have been my brother’s 49th birthday.

This is a quiet little poem for him.

In celebration of Grandma Ruth’s 90th and 95th birthdays, a heartfelt poem reflects on her life, acknowledging her resilience, wisdom, and the enduring bonds of family, love, and faith.

Las Vegas is a city you can’t quite love but can’t quite hate. It pushes tacky so far that it almost becomes charming. We spent a hot 3 July days there fulfilling a long-time birthday wish of a deserving octogenarian, and I was haiku-inspired. 1…

Did you know that the plural of haiku is…haiku? Here’s a haiku hack about that.

I love to write haiku!  Creating these short poems helps me to relax, to process events and feelings, and even to be more patient when waiting in long lines.  The “be more patient” haikus usually have themes related to why I’m waiting…I’ll share some of…