clear moon on cold night
traveler without shelter
shadows walk on snow
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clouds part as rain slows
garden seen under new light
stepping carefully
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empty tree branches
silhouetted in the mist
moon wakes as fog clears
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high above river
eagle soaring on updraft
cedar clings to cliff
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stars bow to rainfall
leaves drink in welcome relief
hope alive in dreams
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the path of water
journey of many unknowns
each drop returning
~~~
Ken Gierke started writing poetry in his forties but found new focus when he retired. This gave him new perspectives, which come out in his poetry, primarily in free verse and haiku. He has been published at The Ekphrastic Review, Vita Brevis, Tuck Magazine, and Eunoia Review. His website: RIVRVLOGR
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Love the image “shadows walk on snow”
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Yes, quite a rich visual. 😊 Thanks for stopping by!
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Thank you.
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Excellent works!
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Agreed! 🙂
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Thank you.
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Reblogged this on The Prolific Pulse and commented:
It’s my delight to share this poet’s work as presented in The Short of It
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Thank you for sharing this.
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My pleasure
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Each haiku is a picture worth a thousand words. Well done!
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Thank you. 🙂
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Each beautiful, and collectively a welcome pause in life’s busy-ness
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So very true! I found myself feeling very peaceful as I read them. 😊
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Thank you, Jazz. Haiku can take many directions, but I’m most pleased when I can write haiku that is contemplative.
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Thank you, Jazz. A pause in these times would be most welcome, wouldn’t it?
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Hey, Ken, great work! You haiku are sharp and vivid. I always enjoy them.
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Thank you, Barbara. 🙂
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Very pleased to find one of my favorite bloggers featured here. Thanks for sharing his work. Kudos to Ken!
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It is my pleasure to feature Ken here! Thanks for the follow, Ron. 🙂
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Thanks, Ron!
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Lovely!
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Thank you! 🙂
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Merci!
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Thank you for giving these haiku a home. 🙂
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Thank YOU for writing so beautifully, Ken! ❤
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Ken is an excellent writer. Thank you for showcasing his work, Susi.
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Agreed! It’s my pleasure to share his thoughts. 🙂
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Thank you, Eugenia.
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