Category: the year in haiku

Noon, and frost remains.
Paws gallop on the crisp grass,
Chasing nose to tail

Remain encouraged;
Much good to be thankful for,
Despite the slip ups

Face adversity, 
And notice hidden therein
Opportunity

To spend a moment
In quiet contemplation;
A most precious gift

Strive to be better;
A spirit of selflessness
Will ensure progress

Acknowledge this fact:
The body is a temple;
Honour it with love

The mind is precious;
Appreciate it fully
While you are able

Life is what you learn
As you face the challenges,
And what you become

Do with certainty;
Try, and you admit defeat,
Failure is assured

Wavering spirits;
The struggle is unending,
No option to fail.

Flecks of blue break through
A mantle of grey above;
Respite from the rain

Believe the mind’s eye:
Un-enfolding creation
Awaits it’s purpose

Steadily tiring,
Through exertions of the mind.
Much remains to learn

The North Wind blows hard,
Sweeping off all before it:
A fresh start awaits.

Wind blows through the trees,
Wet leaves shuffle under foot 
And stick to my shoes.