I’m so thankful for the focus of writing haiku this month. It’s been a blessing. Thank you again (and again and again!) to Mary Lee Hahn for the invitation to write haiku daily in December with #haikuforhope. Here are my contributions for the past week.
Dec. 8th
within busy days
one may discover oneself
disappearing
©M. Hogan, 2018
(street art from a corner in Puerto Rico)
Dec. 9th
in bitter winter
River shivers in her bed
ice shatters like crystal
©M. Hogan, 2018
December 10th
fading oak leaf
ignites at dawn
final blaze of glory
©M. Hogan, 2018
Dec. 11th
Full Moon Memory
the moon appliqued
intricate branches
onto indigo sky
©M. Hogan, 2018
December 12th
dizzy holidaze
life glides into focus
writing haiku
©M. Hogan, 2018
December 13th
on River’s skin
Winter’s icy winds etch
hieroglyphics
©M. Hogan, 2018
This week’s Poetry Friday Roundup is hosted by the warm and welcoming Laura Shovan at her blog. She’s sharing a snowy poem by Jona Colson that is full of beautiful words and imagery.
Nix the comfort zone 
Beautiful haikus.
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Thanks!
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I saw some but not all of these on Twitter. Thanks for sharing in this December writing. Your haiku are full of imagery and great word choice (hieroglyphics, holidaze, indigo, etc.)
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Thanks, Margaret. I’m not always on top of Twitter,lol, but I’ve been enjoying writing along with others this December.
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Lovely snapshots of your life, Molly. Hands-down my fave is your blaze of glory – and I love the photo to accompany it, too! Though I also love the imagery of your industrious moon… and the unexpected (yet perfect) image of the ‘River’s skin’. Clever you!
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Thanks, Kat. I’m so glad you enjoyed them! That leaf photo is one of my favorites, too.
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Molly, thank you for sharing your life gliding into focus… I really love the river’s skin! xo
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Thanks, Irene. Writing haiku has really helped smooth out the turbulent waters of December.
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Hi Molly! Thanks for sharing your marvelous moments of re-appearing! I am especially struck by the leaf being ignited by dawn.
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Thanks, Tabatha. I like thinking of these as “moments of re-appearing!”
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Gorgeous images, Molly. I love that final “blaze” & the “river skin” & its “hieroglyphics” – wonderful. We have unusual warmth, still waiting for some cold & snow! Have a good final week!
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Thanks, Linda! Our weather has been up and down and generally wonky. Most of our snow is gone now but I’m still hopeful that somehow we’ll pull out a white Christmas!
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So lovely, Molly. Hard to pick a favorite, but Full Moon Memory really speaks to me . . .
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Thanks, Jama. I’m not sure why, but I often imagine the moon engaged in some sort of crafty handwork 🙂
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Delightful. I agree that the focus that comes with the daily practice is a blessing. You know my love for your river. Please say hello next time you meet. That street art in PR is stunning…and creepy and cool. Enjoy this next week of focus.
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Thanks, Linda. There’s wonderful street art in Puerto Rico. I took that photo almost three years ago and knew I’d write about it some day. On another someday note, perhaps someday you and “my” river can meet 🙂
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This one is gold!
within busy days
one may discover oneself
disappearing.
Another Molly Hogan book of haiku down the road!
I’ll not miss the book signing.
What is the coolest, closest bookstore to your place?
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Thanks, Dan! I’m not sure a book is on the horizon, but as always, I appreciate the support! 🙂
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Whoa — I love that street art and haiku, Molly. Thanks for joining in the Poetry Friday sharing this week.
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Thanks for hosting, Laura! PF is always a highlight of my week.
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Thanks for sharing these beautiful images and words. My soul feels more satisfied.
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What a lovely thing to say, Brenda. Thank you.
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XOXO
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December 8 &12…amen.
I’m so grateful for our little Twitter writing community.
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Me, too! And so thankful for you for starting us all off!
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Thanks for your moon’s appliqués, surreal “oneself disappearing, and your additional weeks pondering Molly–a full week indeed!
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Well done! I really liked the last one!
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Thanks so much! I’m fascinated by how ice forms on the river!
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