Looking Back | Three Favorite Haiku Poems By The Hermit Poet #3
1st published 9/22/2017 Predawn Middle East Slow peaceful walk listening To call to prayer Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my…
Looking Back | Three Favorite Haiku Poems By The Hermit Poet #2
1st published 11/30/2016 Morning drizzle Listening to Shakuhachi Pruning bonsai trees Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry helped, entertained,…
Looking Back | Three Favorite Haiku Poems By The Hermit Poet #1
1st published 12/25/2014 Eiheiji Temple Meditating on cold floor Candles burn slowly Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry helped,…
A Search For Tiny & Meaningful Expressions
Written by Susi Bocks @ The Short of It My love for the minutiae in writing began during 2018, as I learned more about poetry and…
Haiku #262
Nighttime garden walk Two owls cuddle under moon Listen to silence Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry helped, entertained, or…
The Performance
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: The Awakening of Zen By: Daisetz Teitaro Suzuki “Oh! ancient pond! A frog leaps in,…
Ride Life’s Encounters
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: How To Raise An Ox Zen Practice as Taught in Master Dogen’s Shobogenzo By Francis Dojun…
Haiku #261
Moist summer evening Poignant angel’s trumpets scent Bees hide inside hive Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2019 If my poetry helped or entertained you,…
Haiku #260
Delicate blossoms Casually fall in pond Beauty- koi do not care Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2019 Thought-provoking T-Shirts by Edge…
Haiku #259
Dispassionate fog Provides Concealment for Predator and prey * Find More Poetry HERE * eBook | Travels With The Hermit Poet | Stories Of Human Condition |…
Haiku #258
Fresh bird seeds fall sprout Sunshine and rain pull the chain Doves walk feed from ground * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO HOME PAGE …
Haiku #257
Tall trees block sun Late afternoon shade controls day Price old garden pays * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of…
Haiku #256
Dirty hands and knees Treasures inside of a box Assortment of seeds * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity…
Haiku #255
Soft breeze falling leaves Spider constructs new web Dove lands on Buddha head * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of…
Haiku #254
Cool breeze rain starts to fall Slumbering iguanas Do not seem to care * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of…
Haiku #253
Sound of garden gong Birds sing drink eat seeds fly by Silent butterflies * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of…
Haiku #251
Cloudy sky need rain Lone cactus ready to drink Suffered long enough * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity…
Haiku #250
Tree Frog sits waits Camouflaged on travelers palm Nibbling all–night * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2018</p
Haiku #249
Ants find comfy home Inside folds of staghorn fern Stuck on sea grape tree * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of…
Haiku #248
Father and his son Bonding while flying their kites On Miami Beach * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity…
Haiku #247
Large ancient ficus tree One small leaf falls to ground Life continues on * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge…
Haiku #246
Rusting metal chair Covered with vines not alone Far corner garden * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity…
Haiku # 245
Droplets of rain fall Beam of sunlight cuts through shade Eastside of garden * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge…
Haiku #244
Snow falls on graveyard Trees have lost all of their leaves Tombstones standing guard * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge…
Haiku #243
Sitting on beach chair Tossed my watch into ocean Drinking cold root beer * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of…
Haiku #236
Can’t sleep empty streets Spinning bicycle wheels Night ride dimming light Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2018
Haiku #234
When feeling alone I visit snakes in garden Outcasts-Friends that last Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2018
Haiku #233
No time for look-see Rush Rush to cemetery Two hustles soon three Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2018
Haiku #231
Rats smell homemade soup Clawing biting can’t get through Stymied inside roof Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2018
Haiku #230
Quick catch make-believe Fungus grows on sea grape tree Close hatch! Will truth last? Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2018
Haiku #229
Lizard stretches tongue Coconut floats in koi pond Noisy Green Parrots Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2017
Haiku #228
Thunder faraway Lanterns along stone pathway Bamboo starts to play Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2017
Haiku #227
Forget bars of gold Quick to sleep no alarm clock She never gets old Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2017
Haiku #226
Glowing remnants Silence reminds those alive Grand societies die Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2017
Haiku #224
Chasing moldy bread Goldfish exist in small bowl Years pass now brain-dead Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2017
Haiku #223
Foggy morning Careful not to irritate bees Unzip tangerine Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2017
Haiku #222
Empty matchboxes Cold soup she left on gas stove Hot showers alone Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2017
Haiku #221
Tide gone left behind smell Airbrushed sky whispers goodbye Horseshoe crabs mate Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2017
Haiku #220
Bicycles fall to ground Our shoes off run into sea Tonight love found Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2017
Haiku #219
Nothingness Sand blowing into eyes and ears Sit down take sip forget Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2017
Haiku #218
Last ice cube from glass Cooling mouth finishing fast Hot days will not last Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2017
Haiku #217
All-night drive and drive Asked-Have I been to Kansas? Cannot remember Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2017
Haiku #216
Wake-up cool morning Birds soon coming to visit Feeders full for guests Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2017
Book Review-Basho the Complete Haiku-Matsuo Basho Translated with an Introduction, Biography & Notes By Jane Reichhold- Original Artwork By Shiro Tsujimuro
Are you a haiku poet or enjoy reading haiku poetry? Then this hardcover masterpiece is for you. Basho The Complete Haiku is a collection of all…
Haiku #215
Crowbar and hammer Teardown outdoor laundry room Termites my helpers Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2017
Haiku #214
Rain stopped garden walk Pampered plants humid air Colors pop everywhere Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2017
Haiku #213
Diving coral reef Stopping searching enjoying Concealed beauty Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2017
Haiku #211
Strong wind gone away Bamboo palm trees had rough day Iguanas confused Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2017
Haiku #210
Predawn Middle East Slow peaceful walk listening To call to prayer Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2017
Haiku #209
Scrambling the eggs Fish rot on the dock today Nothing left but hate Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2017
Book Review- A Little Treasury of Haiku Translated By Peter Beilenson
Yes, this little book is a treasure chest full of haiku poems from Japanese poets of the past. The Little Treasury of Haiku is a small…
Haiku #208
Five days heavy rain No beach, but roof does not leak Glad shack on high ground Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity…
Haiku #207
Afternoon rainstorm Lost all of my energy Maybe take a nap Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2017
Haiku #206
Sitting on beach chair Sun cooks oil coated skin Tide rolls in cools feet Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2017
Haiku #205
No rain birdbath dry Turtle swimming in koi pond Wife has hot flashes Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2017
Haiku #204
Holes side of roof Mama Opossum and babies Live inside rent-free Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2017
Haiku #203
Bromeliad dies Land replenished new pups grow Hot wet days begin Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2017
Haiku #202
Carambola Tree Constantly making a mess Fruit is delicious Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2017
Haiku #201
Sun and rain sneak inside Shack sinking into sand Aging just like me Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2017
Haiku #200
Retail store wasteland Close layoff sell online Change or rot on vine Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2017
Haiku #199
When will phone ring? Feeding goldfish to keep busy Rain falls no one calls Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2017
Haiku #198
Hot sand burns my feet Eating cold watermelon Watching seagulls fly Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2017
Haiku #197
Leaky shower Drip drip drip please fix me Old home always needs some love Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2017
Haiku #196
A picturesque night Choppy sea who will help me? Keep swimming forward Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2017
Haiku #195
Strong wind heavy rain Ocean waves erode past Pain gone now have clear path Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2017
Haiku # 194
Closing front gate Daylight gone tools in the shed Spiritually well-fed Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2017
Haiku #193
Half-asleep tree frog Stuck on my kitchen window Nonjudgmental friend Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2017
Haiku #192
Wet chilly morning Crawling out of warm bed Chickens need to be fed Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2017
Haiku #191
Homemade vegetable soup French bread in the oven All-day reading books Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2017
Haiku #190
Sushi sake beer Home together for New Year Fifties easier Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2017
Haiku #189
Step inside my boots They are wet cold will feel loose Now beg for some coins Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity…
Haiku #188
You now have the fame Nothing will slow down your train Why so unhappy? Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC…
Haiku #187
Chiseled out abscessed tooth Tossed into rusty can Lifetime of lost dreams Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2017
Haiku #186
Standing top of hill Screaming that you have control No one can hear you Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2017
Haiku # 185
Faceless nameless ghosts Frantically stock shelves all night Kowtow to machine Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2017
Haiku #184
Of course I’m employed Work one full time two part time Middle Class has died Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC…
Haiku #183
Watching dry waterfall No running water just rocks Bird rests his mind Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2016
Haiku #182
Morning drizzle Listening to Shakuhachi Pruning bonsai trees * Here is an outstanding Cd on Amazon.com. Samples are located on their site. Shakuhachi – The Japanese…
Haiku #181
Barefoot simple dress The Brasileira plays guitar On front porch swing Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2016
Haiku #179
Starting motorbike Morning ride along A1A Sea air soothes me Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2016
Haiku #177
Winter cold snap Honeybell oranges soon ripe Gastronomic delight Note to readers: Poem refers to Florida winter gardening. Just a bit of cold gives…
Haiku #176
Bought old pickup truck Hitch up house on wheels Let’s see America Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2016
Haiku #175
Tropical storm gone Angry Atlantic Ocean Snatching my surfboard Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2016
Haiku #174
Our lovely daughter Turning pages time rolls by You’re now thirty five Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2016
Haiku #172
Butterflies all gone Clouds completely cover sun Nukes killed everyone Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2016
Haiku #171
Nippy morning Fly fishing for rainbow trout River moving slowly Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2016
Haiku #170
Garden vegetables Mixed with herbs in slow cooker Love is in the home Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2016
Haiku #169
Drinking hot chocolate Watching snow fall on rock garden No rush to leave Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2016
Haiku #168
Heliconia Queen of tropical garden Hummingbird’s best friend Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2016
Haiku #167
Unforgiving heat Camel marching on the sand Desert tests the man Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2016
Haiku #166
Boots places on stoop Morning garden duties done Time to watch moss grow Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2016
Haiku #165
Cool under palm tree Young man repairs fishnet Continues tradition Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2016
Haiku #164
Spiders crawling on wall Rain stopped bananas will grow tall Rooster calls Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2016
Haiku # 163
Midnight bandits Raccoons having koi dinner Sashimi by the pond Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2016
Haiku #162
Loudmouthed old blue jay Cold hungry this morning Eyeballs empty seed tray Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2016
Haiku #161
Hurricane zoomed by Gigantic mosquitoes missed ride Toads are happy Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2016
Haiku #160
Sitting on beach towel Drinking fresh squeezed lemonade Watching tide come go Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2016