The Singing Bowl
The mystery is safe (and sound), A song that’s made by circling round, Expanding out beyond the ring Unseen yet clearly lingering. When mental busy-ness has ceased, With inner peace the tone’s released. With deepened breath the hands learn much…
Gift of Haiku
Finding fewer words A thoughtful quest to linger In what feels most true ©2024 Gail Barrie
Bluebird of Friendship (to Carol)
The bluebird is fabled as herald of joy. I’ve asked her to add to her tidings: Whenever you glance where I’m perched in your heart She’ll sing of our friendship abiding. Our vision of aging included much time Indulging in…
June Haiku hug
Progression in flow Voices of a winsome muse Expressing herself © 2024 Gail Barrie
How Can I Love?
How can I love All of us Without first embraces From the ancient songs of sages? The African drums, The arched harp and rabat That urged mating and soothed pharaohs, The Pan flute, the Roman lute, The Gregorian chant Dark…
May Haiku Hug
Life’s little touches It only takes a moment To bask in pleasure © 2024 Gail Barrie
April Haiku Hug
Embracing what is Lets us land on holy ground Where all is honored © 2024 Gail Barrie
Sonnet to Dave on His 72nd Birthday (in iambic pentameter)
In ‘fifty-two a baby came along To add a gentleness to what we had: The geeky girl who thought her brain was strong, The cocky son who followed every fad. He had a special place as Grampa’s prince, The godson…
March Haiku Hug
Sparks of thankfulness Allow heart flames to flicker As kindness prevails © 2024 Gail Barrie
February Haiku Hug
Dare to know the dawn Of a dream you hold so dear And let it take flight © 2024 Gail Barrie
