Category Archives: Haiku

Haiku 16 and 17

Posted on August 21, 2014 | 2 comments

Haiku 16

Unless we want change
What we are now we will be
Watch the bent sapling

© 2012 Michael Yost 03/08

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Haiku 17

Koala smiles bright
Abstract vision delight
Winter’s nose a sight

© 2012 Michael Yost 01/30

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Mark 11:15-19 Lenten Day 22

Posted on March 13, 2012 | 1 comment

Temple moneychangers
Over thrown from God’s House
House of prayer once more

© 2012 Michael Yost 3/14

I hope this inspires you to check
the scripture for yourself.

This is not supposed to replace
the Word of God; it’s only my
interpretation.

Check out cloakedmonk.com for other
Interpretations.

http://cloakedmonk.com/lenten-haiku-journey

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Haiku 17

Posted on March 8, 2012 | 14 comments

Unless we want change
What we are now we will be
Watch the bent sapling

© 2012 Michael Yost 3/8

 

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II Tim 1-5

Posted on February 23, 2012 | 2 comments

Urgent in season
Preach to the lust filled Judas’
As evangelists

© 2012 Michael Yost 2/24

I hope this inspires you to check the scripture
For yourself.  This is not supposed to replace
The Word of God; it’s only my poetic
Interpretation.

Check out cloakedmonk.com for other

Interpretations.

http://cloakedmonk.com/lenten-haiku-journey/

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Haiku 16

Posted on January 30, 2012 | 49 comments

Koala smiles bright
Abstract visions do delight
Winters nose a sight

© 2012 Michael Yost 1/30

 

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Haiku 15

Posted on January 14, 2012 | 2 comments

No medications
Psychotic conspiracies
Bloom into flowers

© 2012 Michael Yost 1/14

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Haiku 14

Posted on January 4, 2012 | 2 comments

Whispering willow
Serenading songs sung sweet
Tufted titmouse teases

© 2012 Michael Yost 1/4

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Haiku 13

Posted on December 22, 2011 | 20 comments

Sand covered my face
Tumbling on the white warm beach
Clowning as I rolled

© 2011 Michael Yost

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Haiku 12

Posted on November 15, 2011 | 6 comments

Golden leaves shimmer
The black river summons you
Flowing towards full moon

© 2011 Michael Yost

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Magic in the Backyard Entry

Posted on August 9, 2011 | 8 comments

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Thanks Kellie for the background picture.  I love it.

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Haiku 11

Posted on August 4, 2011 | 6 comments

Hearts can become hard
Winter turns them ice cold blue
Warmth comes with a smile

© 2011 Michael Yost

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Haiku 10

Posted on July 20, 2011 | 22 comments

North wind sings aloft
Snowshoes blend in the background
Molting camouflage

© 2011 Michael Yost

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The Perfect Poet Award 4 Poets Rally Week 41

Posted on April 20, 2011 | 5 comments

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My thanks to Jingle

Hai Ku to you and to yours

Honored by Award

© 2011 Michael Yost

http://thursdaypoetsrallypoetry.wordpress.com/about-thursday-poets-rally/

Thursday Poet Rally

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Senryu Fourteen

Posted on February 12, 2011 | 1 comment

Vintage Shoes

Loafers with laces
Insecurities soft tell
Foot fashion from hell

© 2011 Michael Yost

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Haiku 9

Posted on February 4, 2011 | 4 comments

Love Trees

One will arrive soon
Hearts harvest ready to reap
Her bounty to keep

© 2011 Michael Yost

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Haiku 8

Posted on January 30, 2011 | 13 comments

Bliss Dance

Rose from bone and clay
Help, comfort and company
Eve of destiny

© 2011 Michael Yost

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Haiku 7

Posted on January 23, 2011 | 4 comments

Winter’s antaShimmeringbuse
Poetry intoxicates
The tears of my muse

 

 

© 2011 Michael Yost

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Haiku 6

Posted on January 16, 2011 | 17 comments

Autumn sun highlights
Darkens peeling painted passion
Button fly shadow

Katherine Forbes Photography

 

© 2011 Michael Yost

Katherine Forbes Photography

One Shoot Sunday

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Haiku 5

Posted on January 15, 2011 | 7 comments

Oozing sap protectsPine Sap

Capturing summer insects

That threatens the tree

© 2011 Michael Yost

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Haiku 4

Posted on January 10, 2011 | 22 comments

Winter Stream

Icy winter stream

Evaporates in the sun

Vapors disappear

© 2011 Michael Yost

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Monday One Stop Poetry form

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Haiku 3

Posted on January 9, 2011 | 24 comments

Shot down to what endSmoking Gun

Manipulated by grammar

Winter blood freeze roads

© 2011 Michael Yost

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JINGLE POETRY POTLUCK, WEEK 17

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Haiku 2

Posted on January 9, 2011 | 31 comments

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Morning fog starts to diffuse

Psilocybin fugue

© 2011 Michael Yost

One Shot Sunday

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Haiku 1

Posted on January 3, 2011 | 24 comments

clouds and sun

 

Cloud gives brief respite
Afternoon summer sun’s glare
Light breeze cools my brow

©2011 Michael Yost

Photo Leslie Moon and Creative Commons

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