SELECTED CORONAIKU
I hear clocks ticking
Air and skies clear, streets empty
Birds chirping, singing
(4/30/20)
The lovely quiet
Carrying on as needed
Peace, calm, and balance
(5/12/20)
An opened window
Candle flames keep moving
More calm, peace, quiet
Perfect blue centers
Reaching upright in the dark
Much relief, and hope
Candle’s white light shines
Dim, sole, yet sufficient light
Slim, tall, elegant
White, firm, and upright,
Flames slowly pass the minutes
Almost not moving
(8/26/20, after an unexpected power outage)
A happy day of
Reconnecting with friends and
Peaceful candelight
Kitchen clock ticking
Hearing the minutes pass by
Wanting nothing else
(9/13/20, after a night of contentment)
Many things not done
Today is about pleasure
Celebrate, enjoy
(Birthday haiku)