2013 ~ Cheryl's Everyday Haiku ~ August 30

Haiku #248

On the precipice
Of a new season in life
Where my dreams come true.

By Cheryl Crockett

2013 ~ Cheryl's Everyday Haiku ~ August 29

Haiku #247

An ended friendship
Insurmountable distance
Created by words.

By Cheryl Crockett

2013 ~ Cheryl's Everyday Haiku ~August 28

Haiku #246

Diamond earring
Behind radiator
Not forgotten.

By Cheryl Crockett

2013 ~ Cheryl's Everyday Haiku ~ August 27

Haiku #244

darkened room
we pretend
things are different.

By Cheryl Crockett

2013 ~ Cheryl's Everyday Haiku ~ August 26

Haiku #243

Rare birds on a branch
Working out their differences
"Please leaf me alone!"

By Cheryl Crockett

2013 ~ Cheryl's Everyday Haiku ~ August 25

Haiku #242

Refreshing moment
The blessings of solitude
Behind my closed eyes

By Cheryl Crockett

2013 ~ Cheryl's Everyday Haiku ~ August 24

Haiku #241

Spider's dewey web
Bugs collected overnight
Food and beverages.

By Cheryl Crockett

2013 ~ Cheryl's Everyday Haiku ~ August 23

Haiku #240

Translucent blue moon
Rises into fading dusk
Bids the sun "good-bye".

By Cheryl Crockett

2013 ~ Cheryl's Everyday Haiku ~ August 22

Haiku #239

Twice I've dipped my toe
In unfamiliar waters
I can't dive in yet.

By Cheryl Crockett

2013 ~ Cheryl's Everyday Haiku ~ August 21

Haiku #238

Words carry pain
And lay it outside
In fresh air and sunshine.

By Cheryl Crockett

(for my haiku friend Steve Brown on Google+)

2013 ~ Cheryl's Everyday Haiku ~ August 20

Haiku #237

Why am I alone
On such a beautiful night?
I blame the Blue Moon.

By Cheryl Crockett

2013 ~ Cheryl's Everyday Haiku ~ August 18

Haiku #236

Older parents need
Continual forgiveness
From adult children.

By Cheryl Crockett

2013 ~ Cheryl's Everyday Haiku ~ August 19

Haiku #235

Pre-season football
DC defeated Pittsburgh
Without RGIII!

By Cheryl Crockett

PHOTO DESCRIPTION: Robert Griffin III at Washington Redskins Training Camp July 31, 2012 DATE: 31 July 2012 PHOTO BY: Keith Allison SOURCE: http://www.flickr.com/photos/keithallison/7687510666/in/set-72157630845044624 FOUND ON: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Rg3_redskins.jpg

2013 ~ Cheryl's Everyday Haiku ~ August 17

Haiku #234

I procrastinate
But, with very good reason...
I'll tell you later.

By Cheryl Crockett

2013 ~ Cheryl's Everyday Haiku ~ August 16

Haiku #233

I caught you staring.
You tell me I'm beautiful;
I already know!

By Cheryl Crockett

2013 ~ Cheryl's Everyday Haiku ~ August 15

Haiku # 232

Strange conversations
At least they have each other
Elderly parents.

By Cheryl Crockett

2013 ~ Cheryl's Everyday Haiku ~ August 14

Haiku #231

A tiny round seed
Mistaken for a pebble
Sprouts a soft white root.

By Cheryl Crockett

2013 ~ Cheryl's Everyday Haiku ~ August 13

Haiku #230

An empty driveway
Lights out - Looks like no one's home.
I'll wait on your porch.

By Cheryl Crockett


inspired by my e-friend on Twitter & Google+:

scary situation

I’m out on the porch
and there is no one out here
at this time of night

- by Belly Peterson

2013 ~ Cheryl's Everyday Haiku ~ August 12

Haiku # 229

Flailing rose petals
Strewn with superstitious hopes
She catches bouquets.

By Cheryl Crockett

2013 ~ Cheryl's Everyday Haiku ~ August 11

Haiku #228

Honor and cherish
To serve God with combined strength
We've taken this vow.

By Cheryl Crockett

2013 ~ Cheryl's Everyday Haiku ~ August 10

Haiku #227

Luxurious nap
Completely re-energized
Afternoon starts now!

By Cheryl Crockett

2013 Cheryl's Everyday Haiku ~ August 9

Haiku #226

How did they get caught?
When we think she's not looking,
Mom can see all things.

By Cheryl Crockett

2013 ~ Cheryl's Everyday Haiku ~ August 8

Haiku #225

Three daily baskets
Laundry seems to multiply
When I'm not looking.

By Cheryl Crockett

2013 ~ Cheryl's Everyday Haiku ~ August 7

Haiku #224

Looking at the sky
Nose and lips shift position
A face in the clouds.

By Cheryl Crockett

2013 ~ Cheryl's Everyday Haiku ~ August 6

Haiku #223

Buried before death
I can tell I'm still alive
Digging my way out.

By Cheryl Crockett

2013 ~ Cheryl's Everyday Haiku ~ August 5

Haiku #222

Hold fast to your dream
Before it slips out of reach
It's never too late.

By Cheryl Crockett

2013 ~ Cheryl's Everyday Haiku ~ August 4

Haiku #221

Gossip about me
Tell people what's going on;
See if we stay friends.

By Cheryl Crockett

2013 ~ Cheryl's Everyday Haiku ~ August 3

Haiku #220

Reluctant left foot
Feels no pain when I dream and
Allows me to dance.

By Cheryl Crockett

2013 ~ Cheryl's Everyday Haiku ~ August 2

Haiku #219

I sit here waiting
All tuned and ready to play
Come sing songs with me.

By Cheryl Crockett

2013 ~ Cheryl's Everyday Haiku ~ August 1

Haiku #218

When I said its over
You just kept on coming back
My "no" still means "NO"!

By Cheryl Crockett