I was creek fishing a few years ago, and I cast my line upstream and noticed what looked like a skinny log coming towards me. I stepped to the side to let it pass by and saw it slither in the stream. It was a snake. I said to myself, “hmm, that was interesting,” andContinue reading “A Haiku, The Critters”
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A Haiku, The Earthquake
I figured I did a tornado haiku, so why not do an earthquake haiku, haha! The 2nd line of this has a double meaning when you think of it. The Earth has faults, as do we, and sometimes they collide. Plates shift, the ground quakesThe faults of the Earth collideMankind plays its part Let meContinue reading “A Haiku, The Earthquake”
A Haiku, The Tornado
Taking a short break from the spring-related haikus here is one about a tornado. Dark skies, fierce winds moanCyclone of air touches EarthUnbridled fury Let me know what you think!Thanks for reading!Travis Travis J. McRoy 2021 All Rights Reserved
A Haiku, The Rain
I just thought of this haiku last night as I was staring out my office window. I could see lightning in the distance and a little rumble of thunder. Shortly after the lightning, it started to rain. Taps on the rooftopLightning dances with vengeanceThe clouds start to weep Let me know what you think!Thanks forContinue reading “A Haiku, The Rain”
A Haiku, Spring
I planned to share this haiku as it got closer to spring, but with the warmer temps, I can’t resist. Snow-covered roof capThe Earth adjusts positionSad birds start to sing Let me know what you think!Thanks for reading!Travis Travis J. McRoy 2021 All Rights Reserved
A Haiku, The Bats
I was working outside last summer, and nightfall was coming. Where I live, there are some large boulders on the side of the hills that pretty much serve as caves. While I was loading my wheelbarrow, I heard a collective sound of chirps, so I stopped to listen. It was a giant swarm of batsContinue reading “A Haiku, The Bats”
A Haiku, The Storm
Here I go with another try at a haiku! Distant thunderclapStorm carried by wicked windsThe restless cows stir Let me know what you think!Thanks for reading!Travis Travis J. McRoy 2021 All Rights Reserved