Though my kids are grown, /
I can help them recognize /
spiritual feelings.
Monthly Archives: February 2017
Music’s Power: Revolutionary ImproVerse Haiku
Whether Requiem/
or primary songs, music/
uplifts and strengthens.
Change My Culture By Singing: Revolutionary ImproVerse Haiku
Singing in public/
is not part of our culture./
I’ll make it my part*.
Or
*Maybe I’ll make it.
Or
Maybe it should be.*
Pain’s Not Purposeful: Revolutionary ImproVerse Haiku
When folks hurt others, /
it’s not because they mean to./
It’s they just don’t care.*
or
*They’re just not caring.
Why Not Go Conferencing? Romantic ImproVerse Haiku Ponder
Maybe I wasn’t/
supposed to go there so she/
could find her true love.
What Silence Means: Romantic ImproVerse Haiku Lament
She must know that her/
lengthy silence hurts. What does/
it mean? Broke phone? Or…?
Small Steps Taught: Revolutionary ImproVerse Free Verse
From
“I’m not feeling it at all tonight.”
to
“That was one of the greatest musical experiences I’ve ever heard!”
is a short,
small step.
Isn’t that what parents,
teachers,
mentors,
guides
are for?
Not Telling Kissing: Romantic ImproVerse Haiku
Don’t you hate it when/
people kiss and tell about/
you, but you didn’t?
Too Late For Valentine’s Day: Romantic ImproVerse Haiku Lament
I was wondering/
if she’d like my gifts, but she’s/
done, so I don’t care.
Please Wash: Revolutionary ConTEXTing Rhyming Haiku
After he’d emptied /
his glands, she only hoped that/
he had washed his hands.