on the cherry tree
flowers give way to leaves
youth fades

pink blossoms
morning prayer in the cold
blessings of spring

Fissures

bright morning sun beams
give light to the chasm
between life and death







This week's One Single Impression prompt: fissures

Picture by Chris O'Doherty

Night Rain

night rain
endured in quiet darkness
first light



This week's Haiku Bones prompt: Night Rain