My Week in Haiku
Monday
One last frantic day
of packing-moving-driving
settles into peace.
Tuesday
Fierce Montana wind
blowing over snow-capped peaks
brings me home at last.
Wednesday
Woke in Yellowstone
to shaggy bison ambling
through snow and sagebrush.
Thursday
I give thanks today
for the wild lands that sustain
all life on this earth.
Friday
Forty-degree days
have melted away the snow.
Few patches remain.
These short poems were written in response to Haiku Catchoo, the WordPress weekly writing challenge.
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Yellowstone is one of the most incredible places on the earth. We were there again this summer. The bison are surely thriving! Is your top shot of the Badlands? Love them, too.
janet
Hi Janet! Thanks for reading. Yes, that top view is of Badlands National Park in South Dakota, one of the other national parks where I’ve spent a significant chunk of my career. I’m so glad you’ve been able to visit both parks–they’re truly national treasures.
Jealous. Simple beauty–I wish I was there.
I’ve discovered I thrive when I focus on the simpler things in life. I’m glad I was able to convey how much I enjoy this place–and I hope you get to visit someday! :-)
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Invoking.
Thanks! I’m glad you enjoyed it enough to share. :-)
Haiku reminded me of my elementary days :) used to sing them out like songs.
Used to write haikus back in elementary years and sing them out in random tunes.
Beautiful, peaceful and amazing photo!
Thanks so much, Brenda! I appreciate your taking the time to say so. And the word “peaceful” really describes how this lovely place makes me feel. I’m glad that I evoked that feeling for you, too.
Lovely post.
Thanks very much! It’s kind of you to take the time to comment.
impressive writing
Thank you! This was fun–very different from the kind of writing I usually do.
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EXCELLENT
Thanks so much for sharing!
We love Yellowstone, thank you for sharing.
It’s a powerful place, and it really sets its hooks into you! I’m glad you’ve been able to see this beautiful country. Thanks for reading.
The foto is amazing. Maybe some day I’ll have the chance to go there myself..
Thank you! I hope you do get to visit Yellowstone and the surrounding area. It’s absolutely beautiful country. Though I may not have grown up here, this landscape feels more like home to me than anywhere else I’ve ever lived.
Simple. Sweet. Earthy. Down to earth. Refreshing. Thank you.
PS- That buffalo shot reminds me of my Bouvier des Flanders when he eats the snow. ;-) Cheers!
Laura
Thank you, Laura. Give the dog a good head scratch for me, and hope he gets out in the snow soon. :-)
I will! The next big dumping I’ll write a post full of photos. It’s the only time of the yearI can get good photos of him. You’ll see why. Cheers!
I look forward to it!
What wonderful haiku’s! I have never written a haiku but reading yours has inspired me! I love the image. Love Yellowstone. Miss it.
Give haiku a try! They really are great fun to write.
I’m glad you enjoyed this post. Thanks for reading. :-)
That’s a cool animal
Bison? They’re absolutely amazing. So perfectly adapted for winter.
That’s creative.
Thanks. It was lots of fun.
What an awesome week! Thanks for sharing.
My pleasure! I’m glad you enjoyed it.
These are very nice Haiku’s. I love how they show your eventful week. Im sure it doesn’t cover everything but it gives good insight on how it must have been.
Thank you. I enjoyed the process of trying to distill all the events of each day down to the most important seventeen syllables!
Brilliant! Think I need to write more haikus; my blog posts are faaaar too long. Think you may have inspired me!
Yes! I definitely tend to be long-winded. I don’t think there’s anything wrong with that, but it’s fun to mix things up and try something different very now and then.
Thanks for stopping by!
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Wonderful Thanksgiving tribute
Great piece! check this out
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Beautiful photo and haiku!
Thank you!
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Love my Montana and miss it fiercely. Great haiku blog.
This is a special part of the country, and I miss it whenever I’m away. Hope you’re able to get back someday soon.
Good writing. Thanks for bringing it to life.
Touchy…..
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Wish I saw this in my yard!
I have never been
to Yellowstone, but I did
enjoy your haikus
reading your haikus
gave me a chance to see it
words can make pictures
That is wonderful!
You have made me smile today
And I am grateful.
Words can be fine art
A brush on canvas, meaning
found by its readers
Glad to see others
appreciate them for their
power and beauty.
Glad to see others
appreciate words for their
power and beauty.
Seeing through your eyes and feeling the bustle of the week this is a beautiful summary of what must have been an amazing week. Thank you for giving us a peek into this beauty.
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Amazing Place, someday I will come…
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I’m partial to Wednesday, but they’re all good. Someday my wife and I will have Christmas at Old Faithful.
I’m visiting next summer…maybe you can recommend some “Not To Miss” spots?
I would love to run a few miles there! Or blast out some walking lunges while wearing a 50ibs weighted vest. Nothing better than incredible nature!