So fellow travelers, a few days of sudden warmth has all kinds of early spring surprises popping up. Just a few days ago there was still frost on the hardier garden herbs. Isn’t it about thyme for Spring? My forsythia bush has not bloomed yet so I was almost startled to find little clusters of […]
All posts in category Poems and Haiku
A Blessing
So fellow travelers, I’m on a quick road trip to visit family. The early light created some simple words this morning Easter morning Light Peace and blessings fill all hearts Let Love grace your days. I hope you celebrate Spring and new life in the ways which bring you joy. Walk gently on the path […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on March 27, 2016
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Hope Lost and Found
So fellow travelers, our high school community is facing a tough loss and tougher questions. Today, on a walk through a new trail many miles from home I came across sacred spot where I found this It brought a revelation about a feeling I’ve been processing. This sensation of running out of time isn’t about […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on March 26, 2016
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Reflections
So fellow travelers, yesterday was gloriously mild and precipitation free. Right after work, I dashed down to the trails by Onondaga Lake where this vista and poem unfolded You have walked it seems for lifetimes to reach this shore only to realize there is no way to cross except for a bridge of clouds and […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on March 9, 2016
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Morning Flyover
So fellow travelers, I’ve been enjoying the morning light while I have it. In a few days, daylight savings time will spring forward, kicking my morning routine back into darkness. Nevermind. The symphony of spring adds new voices every day and I am grateful to be up and out early enough to hear them. The […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on March 8, 2016
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Marching on
So fellow travelers, the scavenger hunt for those little pops of Spring continues. A fresh round of snow overnight has dressed the garden skeletons in fresh linens. Pretty, yes. Yet prettier to my eyes are the festive St. Patrick’s decorations adorning the local shops. I’ll gratefully take any visions ofgreen I can find. Late snow […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on March 3, 2016
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Primrose Promise
So fellow travelers, I finally succeeded in capturing an image I’ve tried to photograph several times I pass this little red barn everyday on my way to and from work. Often there’s just something about the way the light hits it that stirs my heart. This season I have been fascinated by the swirling dots […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on March 2, 2016
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Romp in Peace.
Nancy’s thoughtful followup; such gentle and astute observations to take in.
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on March 1, 2016
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Sunday’s at the Rescue: the Kiss
So fellow travelers, I spent some quality time with my rescue friends, both the 2 and 4 legged variety, yesterday. Our volunteer photo ninja, Caroline Booth Murphy has an eye for capturing the heart and soul of the dogs, as well as the great team of humans who work with them. This haiku came from […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on February 29, 2016
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Sacred Spaces
So fellow travelers, I have been in a bit of a haiku slump. So much so, I posted this from Facebook on my creative tribe’s page. At least I’m laughing while sitting in this writing ditch. Then this morning a single ray of light cracked open the ice dam. First Light golden gift […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on February 28, 2016
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