little birds, partake—
gather these seeds
offered to you
so that I might heed
your every song

little birds, partake—
gather these seeds
offered to you
so that I might heed
your every song
Two of my haiku appear in the May 2025 print issue of Scifaikuest which specializes in scifaiku and other minimalist poetry forms forms, notably senryu, haibun, and tanka, as well as cinquains, fibonacci, etc.
I hope you enjoy them. As always, THANKS for looking!!


linden leaf droppings
clutter the herb garden,
I clean the beds as best I can.
I’d had such plans for the mojito mint
though it does smell divine.
the oregano, basil, rosemary,
thyme, sage, & parsley—
I’m pleased with all of it.
oh, but those chives!
papa cardinal, his regal redness
dotes on young ones
pointing out safflower seeds
scattered on the ground

recipe snipper
magazine subscriber
story devourer
poetry connoisseur
cereal box devotee
blog post follower
anything & everything
these two eager eyes
can read
a trellised garden beckons,
its lush sanctuary
overflowing with birdsong
overcast morning
pale light filters through the leaves,
grants us quiet passage
I palm a warm mug,
the morning’s chill dissipates.
a pair of mourning doves
cozy up close,
mindful of the main event.
family wedding
day killer
today, I sleep
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