4 days agoMember-onlyHow Much Is A Picture Worth?If it’s a 1,000 words, I’ve written too much… — I’ve been on Medium for a while now and have written a number of short stories, poems, and articles. Almost everything I post here has a photo or image included. If you’ve read anything I’ve done, you’ve probably seen a few of my haiku where I take an image and…Writing2 min read
6 days agoMember-onlyHaiku for August 2022There is a cycle within the cycle of seasons — The full force of the season envelops us. At mid-day, there is an eerie silence as the heat waves shimmer over roads and fields. Only the buzzards seem content, riding the rising air into the sky. As the sun begins its decent, the pulse of the world quickens. Small creatures…Haiku1 min read
Jul 28Member-onlyHaiku — WisteriaIt’s summer; color and scent fill the air — Poetry1 min readHaiku — WisteriaIt’s summer; color and scent fill the air----
Jul 7Member-onlyHaiku For July 2022Who could step higher than a bird? — Haiku1 min readHaiku For July 2022Who could step higher than a bird?----
Jun 21Member-onlyHaiku For June 2022The heat is on — There is a post office I visit now and then. Large magnolia trees grow in the island between the parking area and the main street towering far above the brambles and weeds that surround their base. As summer begins, the flowers bloom proudly, though seldom are they noticed. Bees visit…Haiku1 min read
May 20Member-onlyHaiku For May 2022The world around me is greening — By now, most of the new leaves are out on the trees. There are a few stragglers, of course. The nearby paulownia tree always seems to take its time; the buds are still sprouting. Everything else seems to be flowering or fully green. I took this photo of a ladybug…Haiku1 min read
May 9Member-onlyA Tale Of Two KittiesThe complex mind of a cat — There are several semi-feral cats roaming our area. These cats are all TNRs. That means they’ve been trapped, neutered, and released. These cats come for meals, some even let you pet them (within reason), then disappear into the woods for their daily adventures. Each has its own food preference, and…Cats5 min read
Apr 28Member-onlyNumber 11 — Coincidence of WantsMy final poem for National Poetry Month 2022 — During April of 2020, author Terri Deno posted daily prompts on the web using either text or images to inspire people to write for National Poetry Month. …Poetry1 min read
Apr 28Member-onlyThat Doesn’t Make Any SenseAuthors need to review more than grammar — I know I don’t read as much as I should. I’ve heard many times how writers need to read to improve their writing. In order to correct this situation, I perused a number of titles by a few of the indie authors I follow on Twitter. I mean, I’m an…Writing5 min read
Apr 14Member-onlyHaiku For April 2022What signs of spring have you seen? — Haiku1 min readSnowdrops. Photo by K. R. SmithHaiku For April 2022What signs of spring have you seen?----1
