Category: the year in haiku

New beginnings hide
In the most painful endings;
The old, cleared away.

Plan for the future
Keep mindful of the present
Learning from the past

Don’t take it to heart;
Sometimes you will be let down,
Remain positive.

With dedication
Fulfil all obligations
Only then relax

Don’t just hear, listen
Be patient and understand
Measured in response

Study carefully
Pay attention to detail
Absorb the essence

Commitment pays off
When answers are veiled in mist.
Search diligently

In doing nothing
An injustice can be done;
Always be watchful

Driven by storm winds
The tides carve out new shorelines; 
Constant yet changing

Rebuild your reserves
Take a moment to recharge
And come back stronger

Stay calm and centred
Find peace and tranquillity
Deep within yourself

Where did I fall short?
Where could I have done better?
How can I improve?

You’re not born with it
Excellence requires practice
Put the effort in

If you have become
A better friend to yourself
Progress has been made

Good health is a gift;
Appreciate it fully,
Waste not a moment