Monday, August 8, 2016

deep throated thunder--By Sondra J. Byrnes--United States

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 FrogpondPrune JuiceA Hundred GourdsRibbons, 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. 

6 comments:

  1. Sondra,
    A 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

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  2. Hi Sondra, I can smell the summer rain and sage from here, Good work. Thank you for sharing it.
    Annie

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  3. Refreshing and serene is the gift and aftermath of a thunderstorm. This is beautifully expressed and a joy to read. Aloha, Connie

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  4. Dear Sondra,

    It 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

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  5. Nice job, Sondra. I especially love that last stanza. Thank you for sharing and continued blessings!

    -MJ (www.tgbtgpublictions.com)

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