Haiku #393

Forever chasing the medicinal effects of Cali sunsets

The thing about horizons… #Haiku #Poem

We’re always chasing What lies on the horizon As the days fly by  

Freedom

I’m tired of being a slave to the fat Its weight always holding me back Consequently, I am taking this path Hoping to find my freedom at last As I  get my health back on track Leaving nothing in life to chance  

What goes up, must come down

It’s not a race, so set your own pace One step at a time, choose your days All I need is once or twice a week To know that I will begin to achieve Again, and then go to places I forgot Wondering why it was I ever stopped These aren’t the prettiest city views

Springtime is coming

I got real dirty Spring is in a big hurry Day spent gardening New color splashes Greenery, white and purple Simple extravagance Sago palms center Of attention cornering Both ends for balance Fertilized the dormant Bulbs giving Fire Dancers hope For annual show Oh my aching back The tomatoes have to wait It’s time to

A Walkabout

I want to bare my soles With you and take a stroll While holding on to your hand To walk across the vast land Soaking sun-rays as it tans Leave footpaths in the sand Sloughing away our worries Walking without a hurry Step over the grassy edge Onto the lush, moist sedge Cool healing gives

Blue

It’s not a feeling of sadness It invokes a pure gladness In dazzling crystalline hues It provides clarity to views   Blue doesn’t bring you down It’s the menacing grey clouds That weighs heavily up above Always pushing with a shove   Tears spill over like raindrops At times it’s difficult to stop But when

Gone Hiking

29 of 31 OctPoWriMo Sunshine and fresh air Scenic wilderness hiking Trails lead the way up Dirt crusted earth breathes with life Trees stand strong and tall with me Cooling autumn breeze Absorbing pure oxygen Kisses on my skin Revitalizing organs Lifting suffering spirits -Tanka