deep throated thunder
after the monsoon
a light rain
apology
summer rain
lichen on the stones
brightens
scent of sage
released by rain—
night vision
after the rainstorm
last drops from the roof
voice silence
Sondra J. Byrnes, relatively new to writing poetry, writes
haiku, senryu, and tanka. Her poetry has been published in Frogpond, Prune
Juice, A Hundred Gourds, Ribbons, Modern Haiku, The
Heron’s Nest, Moongarlic, among others. Along with short
form poetry, Byrnes is interested in ikebana and chanoyu. Byrnes is a
retired law and business professor from the University of Notre Dame; she lives
in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Sondra,
ReplyDeleteA good haiku sequence! I don't know what ikebana or chanoyu are, but they sound interesting. You seem to be published in many of the journals that publis short form. Congratulations.
Your friend,
David Fox
I loved your piece Sondra!
ReplyDeleteHi Sondra, I can smell the summer rain and sage from here, Good work. Thank you for sharing it.
ReplyDeleteAnnie
Refreshing and serene is the gift and aftermath of a thunderstorm. This is beautifully expressed and a joy to read. Aloha, Connie
ReplyDeleteDear Sondra,
ReplyDeleteIt is such a joy to see you already have four comments on your wonderful and artistic series. Welcome to Whispers! I hope you enjoy your time spent here. Best wishes with all your writing endeavors.
Blessings,
Karen
Nice job, Sondra. I especially love that last stanza. Thank you for sharing and continued blessings!
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