Thursday, April 30, 2015

2015 May 01 * Cheryl's Everyday #Haiku * Day 01

    Haiku Poem

strange fruit 
inside a police van
Gray area

By Cheryl Crockett 

#1aday2015 #haiku #poem
#FreddieGray #BlackLivesMatter
#BaltimoreUprising #Baltimore



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

2015 April 30 * Cheryl's Everyday #Haiku * Day 30

    Haiku Poem


Ferocious effort 
To save a failing marriage
On one person's part.

By Cheryl Crockett 

#1aday2015 #haiku #poem
#marriage 
#divorce #reconciliation

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

Wednesday, April 29, 2015

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

    Haiku Poem

Winter resurgence?
I get my dinner ready
Open freezer door.

By Cheryl Crockett 

#1aday2015 #haiku 
#winter #poem


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

2015 April 29 * Cheryl's Everyday #Haiku * Day 29

    Haiku Poem


My skin starts to bake 
Under a glaring noon sun
Clouds are welcome now

By Cheryl Crockett 

#1aday2015 #haiku #poem
#sunburn #suntan



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

2015 April 28 * Cheryl's Everyday #Haiku * Day 28

    Haiku Poem


Teen wears pastel dress 
And white orchids on her wrist
Subtle aroma

By Cheryl Crockett 

#1aday2015 #haiku #poem
#prom #promdress #orchid



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

2015 April 27 * Cheryl's Everyday #Haiku * Day 27

    Haiku Poem


Lush golden brilliance
Abundant petals and seeds
Echo of love shared

By Cheryl Crockett 

#1aday2015 #haiku #poem
@Yanti #memorial



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

Sunday, April 26, 2015

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

    Haiku Poem

Watching news broadcasts
Calculating averages
Murders by police

By Cheryl Crockett 

#1aday2015 #haiku #poem
#blacklivesmatter


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

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

    Haiku Poem


Wishing for springtime
Still angry at the groundhog
A crack in the ice

By Cheryl Crockett 

#1aday2015 #haiku #poem
#Groundhog #winter



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

2015 April 26 * Cheryl's Everyday #Haiku * Day 26

    Haiku Poem


Sudden spring showers
Departing train commuters
Taxis in waiting

By Cheryl Crockett 

#1aday2015 #haiku #poem
#AprilShowers #Commuter




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

Saturday, April 25, 2015

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

    Haiku Poem


Poker face almost
Unforgivable until
Hidden things emerge.

By Cheryl Crockett 

#1aday2015 #haiku #poem
#HPP #COLOURlovers #PokerFace



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

Thursday, April 23, 2015

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

    Haiku Poem


Frost makes a return
I bring my plants back inside
Ode to woolen socks


By Cheryl Crockett 

#1aday2015 #haiku #poem
#OdetoSocks #Spring #Frost




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

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

    Haiku Poem


Sometimes a mimic
Unlikely alter ego
No one's buying it.

By Cheryl Crockett 

#1aday2015 #haiku #poem
#mimic #impersonation





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

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

    Haiku Poem


First boot-camp workout 
I am ready to crush this!
Sudden muscle cramp.

By Cheryl Crockett 

#1aday2015 #haiku #poem
#bootcamp #exercise #workout





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

Tuesday, April 21, 2015

2015 February 09 * Cheryl's Everyday #Haiku * Day 09

    Haiku Poem

Energized, refreshed
After her yoga practice
Curled up on the floor.

By Cheryl Crockett 

#1aday2015 #haiku #poem
#yoga #exercise


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

something I previously avoided.

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

    Haiku Poem


Clouds with backlighting
Pastel pewter and puce
Springtime sunset

By Cheryl Crockett 

#1aday2015 #haiku #poem 
#clouds #spring #sunset



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

2015 February 10 * Cheryl's Everyday #Haiku * Day 10

    Haiku Poem

New ways to move hips
All modesty abandoned
My first Zumba class

By Cheryl Crockett 

#1aday2015 #haiku #poem
#zumba #exercise


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

Monday, April 20, 2015

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

    Haiku Poem


Answers elude me
Have I asked the right questions?
Silent explosion.

By Cheryl Crockett 

#1aday2015 #haiku #poem
#silence #questions #answers





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

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

    Haiku Poem


Astounding beauty
Emerges from dark places
Purple crocuses.

By Cheryl Crockett 

#1aday2015 #haiku #poem
#Spring #crocus





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

Saturday, April 18, 2015

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

    Haiku Poem


Perfect weather day
Scheduled plans suddenly change
Strangers pause and smile.

By Cheryl Crockett 

#1aday2015 #haiku #poem
#Spring #strangers





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

Friday, April 17, 2015

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

    Haiku Poem


Light afternoon winds 
Indescribable blue sky
I imagine flight.


By Cheryl Crockett 

#1aday2015 #haiku #poem
#flight #sky





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

Thursday, April 16, 2015

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

    Haiku Poem


Wind brushed high clouds 
The jet stream paints random strokes
Breezes lift my eyes.


By Cheryl Crockett 

#1aday2015 #haiku #poem 




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

Wednesday, April 15, 2015

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

    Haiku Poem


Elusive refund 
Deductions confuse my brain
The clock keeps ticking.


By Cheryl Crockett 

#1aday2015 #haiku #poem 
#taxday



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

Tuesday, April 14, 2015

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

    Haiku Poem


Pink gives way to green
Blossom petals pave pathways
Cool rain drops glisten

By Cheryl Crockett 

#1aday2015 #haiku #poem 
#cherryblossoms



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

Monday, April 13, 2015

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

    Haiku Poem


Sneaky garden slug
Who waits 'til just before dawn
Holes in my hostas

By Cheryl Crockett

#1aday2015 #haiku #poem
#slug #garden #hosta




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

Sunday, April 12, 2015

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

    Haiku Poem


Hidden moon warrior
Wielding reflected light.
The sun awakens.

By Cheryl Crockett (a.k.a. ketisse)

#1aday2015 #haiku #poem
#sun #moon #light



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

Saturday, April 11, 2015

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

    Haiku Poem


Early April winds
Wrestle with cherry blossoms.
Peaked petals hold firm.

By Cheryl Crockett 

#1aday2015 #haiku #poem
#cherryblossoms #weather




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

2015 February 08 * Cheryl's Everyday #Haiku * Day 08

    Haiku Poem


Slick coating of ice
I wish I could go outside
Kind neighbor brings salts.

By Cheryl Crockett 

#1aday2015 #haiku #poem 
#winter #ice #neighbor




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

Friday, April 10, 2015

2015 February 07 * Cheryl's Everyday #Haiku * Day 07

    Haiku Poem

I console myself
A day of hard work indoors
Tomorrow's forecast

By Cheryl Crockett 

#1aday2015 #haiku #poem #work



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

2015 February 06 * Cheryl's Everyday #Haiku * Day 06

    Haiku Poem

Extra large iced tea
Nursed throughout the afternoon
One last sweet cool sip.

By Cheryl Crockett 

#1aday2015 #haiku #poem #drinks



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

2015 April 10 * Cheryl's Everyday #Haiku * Day 10

    Haiku Poem

Disorganized pile
Documents out of order
Fallen paperclip

By Cheryl Crockett 

#1aday2015 #haiku #poem
#organization #paperwork



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