I’m still participating in #haikuforhope, trying to write a haiku each day during the month of December. I wasn’t as successful this past week, and I missed a couple of days. Overall, this hasn’t been a productive writing month for me, and I’m more and more thankful for the nudge to write haiku!
December 15th:
A.M. Tragedy
morning’s sweet promise
takes an unexpected turn
fly in my coffee
©Molly Hogan, 2018
December 17th:
hollyhock stalks
festooned with snowflakes
blossom anew
©Molly Hogan, 2018
December 18th:
water, wind and cold
elemental alchemy
winter masterpiece
©Molly Hogan, 2018
December 19th
cloud congregation
clusters on the horizon
anticipating dawn
©Molly Hogan, 2018
December 20th
Christmas Homecoming
the day passes
anticipating her hug
molasses hours
©Molly Hogan, 2018
This week’s Poetry Friday Roundup is hosted by Buffy Silverman at her blog, Buffy’s Blog. Make sure to stop by and read her review of a beautiful book of science/poetry, The Stuff of Stars.
Nix the comfort zone 
I’ve so enjoyed #haikuforhope. That fly in your coffee made me giggle. Poor thing — still alive after summer and the long fall. Perhaps it was a bit of a mercy-suicide. I love the winter alchemy. That one is a winner. Keep at it Molly. Not too many more days to go. Are you thinking of a ‘one little word’ yet? I had a list….can’t find it. Now I have to think all over again.
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I’ve also been enjoying #haikuforhope so much! I love reading what others are writing and have found the haiku-writing practice to be rejuvenating. In the meantime, OLW has totally slipped my mind, along with many other things!–perhaps my OLW should be “remember”!
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You might have missed a couple of days, but you’ve written some gems. A.M. Tragedy made me laugh out loud–and those molasses hours pull at the heart strings.
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Thanks, Buffy! I’m glad you enjoyed my tragedy. lol I wasn’t quite so upbeat about it until I realized there was a poem within the moment!
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I haven’t checked twitter recently, missed today’s, the wonderful ‘molasses hours’, Molly. And I do love the hollyhock and alchemy ones, too. Maybe you’ve missed some days, but not beautiful images.
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Thanks, Linda! Isn’t it wonderful how the practice of writing haiku daily helps us notice those beautiful moments?
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I love the “cloud congregation.” Thanks for these! Ruth, thereisnosuchthingasagodforsakentown.blogspot.com
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Thanks, Ruth! We had the most beautiful sunrise the other morning and the variety of clouds was astonishing. I could sky-watch forever, but I’m trying to avoid doing so while driving! lol
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Molasses hours so familiar! And yes, a laugh at that fly. And the hollyhocks. And that photo! Haiku moments to savour.
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Thanks, Kat!
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Some very thoughtful images here, Molly – especially those “molasses hours” with which we are all so familiar!
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Thanks, Matt! Holiday baking has inspired all sorts of interesting connections this month. 🙂
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Finding haiku in
coffee, nature, restless hope,
Sharing heart to heart.
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Love your haiku comments, Margaret!
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What a beautiful photo, my gosh! Time plays a big role in these fascinating haiku, Molly. I can’t pick a favorite.
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I’m fascinated with ice, Tabatha, and this winter creation dazzled me. So glad you liked it as well!
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Your image of the ice and leaves is definitely a “masterpiece!” I like your whole group Molly, but especially like your “molasses hours” you can feel the waiting in that thick molasses syrup. Enjoy your time together, and Happy Holidays!
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Thanks, Michelle. Those molasses hours are sweet with anticipation but s.l.o.w. 🙂 Have a wonderful holiday with your family!
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Three things: First, I’m glad someone else is having fun with titled haiku. Second, the hollyhocks and the molasses hours. Third, your photos. ❤
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Thanks! You inspired me to try some titles, Mary Lee! 🙂
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Molly, you are knocking it out of the park. This set of haiku alone counts as a productive month for writing, and geez, what more can we expect of ourselves at this time of year?
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