Category Archives: Haiku

Petals of Haiku – An Anthology Published by Literary Revelations

Back in the Spring when I was still on my leave of absence from blogging, Literary Revelations published Petals of Haiku, An Anthology and included four of my Haiku! It is a beautiful compilation of Haiku from poets around the world. The book is available on Amazon.com and is currently a best seller in the category.

Haiku for Healing

A few days ago the Category 3 Hurricane Helene came up the Gulf of Mexico along the Florida coast. We were lucky its path kept it over the water but we experienced its fierce and devastating strength as it went by. I watched three Wood Storks standing next to the lake in the driving wind. They were all standing to attention facing the same way, and barely moved.

And The Heat Goes On

After relocating to Florida and embracing the perpetual sunshine, the reality of climate change has prompted second thoughts. Enduring relentless heat and the aftermath of a devastating hurricane, the allure of the state begins to fade. With no respite from the heat or traditional seasons, staying in Florida feels increasingly uncertain.