After watching the news tonight and seeing the tragedy in Moore, OK, this haiku came to me.
Tornado
Violent winds blow.
Possessions flying away.
Only life matters.
2013 Albert Moyer, Jr.
Photo from Google Images
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Tornado- A Haiku
Posted: May 20, 2013 in PoetryTags: Haiku, Japanese poetry, Moore Oklahoma, Oklahoma, Poetry, tornado, United States
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Copperhead- A Haiku
Posted: May 18, 2013 in Photography, Poetry, ReptilesTags: Copperhead, Digital photography, Haiku, Japanese poetry, Jungle Gardens, Louisiana, Photography, Poetry, reptile, Snake, United States
This is why I never see too much above my head, or sometimes even in front of me when hiking in the South. You always have to be wary of poisonous snakes below.
Copperhead
I slither and seek
My copper pattern warns you
Please don’t tread on me.
2013 Albert Moyer, Jr.
Photo taken by me along a trail in Louisiana at Jungle Gardens.
Cheeseburger- A Haiku
Posted: May 17, 2013 in PoetryTags: Food, Haiku, Hamburger, Japanese poetry, Poetry
Sometimes poems are inspired by the simplest things like being hungry and awaiting lunch.
Cheeseburger
Juicy beef patty.
Cheese layered across the top.
Mouth watering meal.
2013 Albert Moyer, Jr.
Photo from Google Images
Basketball- A Haiku
Posted: May 17, 2013 in PoetryTags: basketball, Haiku, Japanese poetry, Poetry, Recreation and Sports, Sports
Basketball
I’m bounced and dribbled.
Passed from person to person.
Thrown to the round hoops.
2013 Albert Moyer, Jr.
Photo from Google Images
War- A Haiku
Posted: May 17, 2013 in PoetryTags: Haiku, Japanese poetry, Poetry, Soldier, war, World War I, World War II
War
Bullets are flying.
Destruction, death, and chaos.
Who are the winners?
2013 Albert Moyer, Jr.
Photo from Google Images
Cookie Monster- A Haiku
Posted: May 14, 2013 in PoetryTags: cookie monster, Haiku, Japanese poetry, Poetry, sesame street
Cookie Monster
Big and blue I am
Cookies in my face, crumbs fall.
Crazy for cookies!
2013 Albert Moyer, Jr.
Photo from Google Images
Homeless- A Haiku
Posted: May 13, 2013 in PoetryTags: Haiku, Homeless, Homelessness, Japanese poetry, Poetry
Homeless
I have no nice house.
People treat me with contempt.
My heart hurts inside.
2013 Albert Moyer, Jr.
Photo from Google Images
Stand Up – A Haiku
Posted: May 13, 2013 in PoetryTags: boxing, civil rights, fighting, Haiku, Japanese poetry, Poetry
Stand up
Sometimes your’re knocked down.
You have to keep on going.
Show the World, Stand up!
2013 Albert Moyer, Jr.
Stars and Stripes- A Haiku
Posted: May 13, 2013 in PoetryTags: American flag, Haiku, Japanese poetry, Poetry, United States
Stars and Stripes – A Haiku
Red, white, and blue flag
Freedoms colors known worldwide
For in God we trust.
2013 Albert Moyer, Jr.
0+0=0 – A Tanka Poem
Posted: May 13, 2013 in PoetryTags: Cinquain, Japanese poetry, math, Poetry, Tanka
0+0=0
Zero plus Zero
Equals zero. If you don’t
Do your part today,
Don’t expect anything friend,
Because of your poor effort.
2013 Albert Moyer, Jr.
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