Wednesday, June 24, 2015

2015 March 22 * Cheryl's Everyday #Haiku * Day 22

    Haiku Poem

Waiting for take-off

All trays up and seat-belts on
Clutching their mixed drinks.


By Cheryl Crockett 

#1aday2015 #haiku #poem #airplane #flight #takeoff




As I resume writing daily haiku, 
catch-up posts will be dated out of order, something I previously avoided.

2015 June 25 * Cheryl's Everyday #Haiku * Day 25

    Haiku Poem

After spraying skin

I empty water vessels.
Hungry mosquitoes


By Cheryl Crockett 

#1aday2015 #haiku #poem #mosquitoes


As I resume writing daily haiku, 
catch-up posts will be dated out of order, something I previously avoided.

Tuesday, June 23, 2015

2015 March 21 * Cheryl's Everyday #Haiku * Day 21

    Haiku Poem

Surrounded by books

She reads about adventure
Behind a locked door


By Cheryl Crockett 

#1aday2015 #haiku #poem
#reading #books #bookworm


As I resume writing daily haiku, 
catch-up posts will be dated out of order, something I previously avoided.

2015 March 20 * Cheryl's Everyday #Haiku * Day 20

    Haiku Poem

Rain clouds part

Revealing sunset
Sparkling branches


By Cheryl Crockett 

#1aday2015 #haiku #poem
#rain #sunset #trees



As I resume writing daily haiku, 
catch-up posts will be dated out of order, something I previously avoided.

2015 June 24 * Cheryl's Everyday #Haiku * Day 24

    Haiku Poem

Scorching hot sidewalk

Welcomes the approaching storm
By blowing off steam


By Cheryl Crockett 

#1aday2015 #haiku #poem
#steam #sidewalk #DogDays #weather



As I resume writing daily haiku, 
catch-up posts will be dated out of order, something I previously avoided.

2015 March 19 * Cheryl's Everyday #Haiku * Day 19

    Haiku Poem

Wake to winter's chill

Flurries cloud my hopes for spring
June vacation plans


By Cheryl Crockett 

#1aday2015 #haiku #poem
#winter #spring #summer



As I resume writing daily haiku, 
catch-up posts will be dated out of order, something I previously avoided.

Monday, June 22, 2015

2015 June 23 * Cheryl's Everyday #Haiku * Day 23

    Haiku Poem

Below the hammock

Ants picnic between grass blades
Fallen bits of cake


By Cheryl Crockett 

#1aday2015 #haiku #poem
#picnic #ants #hammock



As I resume writing daily haiku, 
catch-up posts will be dated out of order, something I previously avoided.

2015 March 18 * Cheryl's Everyday #Haiku * Day 18

    Haiku Poem

They relax downstairs

Children finally in bed
Divorcees with wine


By Cheryl Crockett 

#1aday2015 #haiku #poem
#divorcees #wine #relaxation



As I resume writing daily haiku, 
catch-up posts will be dated out of order, something I previously avoided.

2015 March 17 * Cheryl's Everyday #Haiku * Day 17

    Haiku Poem

Deeply offended

Facing false accusations
I go on defense.


By Cheryl Crockett 

#1aday2015 #haiku #poem
#lies #deception #evil



As I resume writing daily haiku, 
catch-up posts will be dated out of order, something I previously avoided.

Sunday, June 21, 2015

2015 March 16 * Cheryl's Everyday #Haiku * Day 16

    Haiku Poem

Stressed after work
He dives for his sofa, cussing

Tots in high-chairs


By Cheryl Crockett 

#1aday2015 #haiku #poem 
#parents #parenting #children 
#cussing #profanity #k12


As I resume writing daily haiku, 
catch-up posts will be dated out of order, something I previously avoided.

2015 March 15 * Cheryl's Everyday #Haiku * Day 15

    Haiku Poem

Looking through my purse
I found one pair of glasses
Where's the other one?


By Cheryl Crockett 


#1aday2015 #haiku #poem 
#Eyeglasses #Lost #Found


As I resume writing daily haiku, 
catch-up posts will be dated out of order, something I previously avoided.

2015 March 14 * Cheryl's Everyday #Haiku * Day 14

    Haiku Poem

Aspiring author

Dreams of writing a novel
Flipped calendar page


By Cheryl Crockett 

#1aday2015 #haiku #poem
#author #nanowrimo #novel



As I resume writing daily haiku, 
catch-up posts will be dated out of order, something I previously avoided.

2015 March 13 * Cheryl's Everyday #Haiku * Day 13

    Haiku Poem

The sauce looks perfect

One missing ingredient
Borrow from neighbors.


By Cheryl Crockett 

#1aday2015 #haiku #poem
#neighbors #cooking #kitchen



As I resume writing daily haiku, 
catch-up posts will be dated out of order, something I previously avoided.

2015 March 12 * Cheryl's Everyday #Haiku * Day 12

    Haiku Poem

Living differently

I see change in myself
Compliments from friends.


By Cheryl Crockett 

#1aday2015 #haiku #poem
#friends #image #
reinvention


As I resume writing daily haiku, 
catch-up posts will be dated out of order, something I previously avoided.

2015 March 11 * Cheryl's Everyday #Haiku * Day 11

    Haiku Poem

Six months without him.

I still cry sometimes at night
New daily routine.


By Cheryl Crockett 

#1aday2015 #haiku #poem 
#grief #mourning


As I resume writing daily haiku, 
catch-up posts will be dated out of order, something I previously avoided.

2015 June 22 * Cheryl's Everyday #Haiku * Day 22

    Haiku Poem

Candidates set out

On their Presidential quests
One has a Trump card.


By Cheryl Crockett 

#1aday2015 #haiku #poem 
@realDonaldTrump #TheDonald



As I resume writing daily haiku, 
catch-up posts will be dated out of order, something I previously avoided.

Saturday, June 20, 2015

2015 June 21 * Cheryl's Everyday #Haiku * Day 21

    Haiku Poem

Church service resumes
With nine absentee members
Unpatched bullet holes


By Cheryl Crockett 

#1aday2015 #haiku #poem#Charleston #MotherEmanuel



As I resume writing daily haiku, 
catch-up posts will be dated out of order, something I previously avoided.

2015 June 20 * Cheryl's Everyday #Haiku * Day 20

    Haiku Poem

loose change in pockets

ice cream man drives to next block
melting popsicle


By Cheryl Crockett 

#1aday2015 #haiku #poem
#summer #icecream #popsicle



As I resume writing daily haiku, 
catch-up posts will be dated out of order, something I previously avoided.

2015 June 19 * Cheryl's Everyday #Haiku * Day 19

    Haiku Poem

His daughter in tears

Dad's stereo is silent
A hearse drives away.


By Cheryl Crockett 

#1aday2015 #haiku #poem #grave #funeral



As I resume writing daily haiku, 
catch-up posts will be dated out of order, something I previously avoided.

2015 June 18 * Cheryl's Everyday #Haiku * Day 18

    Haiku Poem

Unbleached corn-fed clouds

Above an Amish wagon
Pennsylvania sky

By Cheryl Crockett 

#1aday2015 #haiku #poem
#Amish #Pennsylvania #clouds



As I resume writing daily haiku, 
catch-up posts will be dated out of order, something I previously avoided.

2015 June 17 * Cheryl's Everyday #Haiku * Day 17

    Haiku Poem

Baking day clean-up

Homemade goodies cool on racks
Smell of apple pie.


By Cheryl Crockett 

#1aday2015 #haiku #poem
#baking #applepie



As I resume writing daily haiku, 
catch-up posts will be dated out of order, something I previously avoided.

2015 June 16 * Cheryl's Everyday #Haiku * Day 16

    Haiku Poem

Honey crisp apple

On my nightstand table
Loud juicy crunch.


By Cheryl Crockett 

#1aday2015 #haiku #poem
#apple #honeycrisp #crunchy


As I resume writing daily haiku, 
catch-up posts will be dated out of order, something I previously avoided.

2015 June 15 * Cheryl's Everyday #Haiku * Day 15

    Haiku Poem

Man dressed for his date

Stops by the cemetery
Second-hand bouquet


By Cheryl Crockett 

#1aday2015 #haiku 
#poem #grave #cad



As I resume writing daily haiku, 
catch-up posts will be dated out of order, something I previously avoided.

2015 June 14 * Cheryl's Everyday #Haiku * Day 14

    Haiku Poem

Stealthy toddler 
Explores pantry behind mom's back

Trail of cookie crumbs


By Cheryl Crockett 

#1aday2015 #haiku #poem
#toddler #cookies #snacks



As I resume writing daily haiku, 
catch-up posts will be dated out of order, something I previously avoided.

2015 June 13 * Cheryl's Everyday #Haiku * Day 13

    Haiku Poem

Violin lesson

Parents wait in the hallway
Aspirin bottle shared.


By Cheryl Crockett 

#1aday2015 #haiku #poem
#violin #music #lessons #instrumental



As I resume writing daily haiku, 
catch-up posts will be dated out of order, something I previously avoided.