Yearning
(katuata haiku)

turning into summer's breeze
eyes closed breathing in deeply
stirring memories within

remnant from a distant sea
illusion brushes her skin
will her ocean ever rest?

© ACG
20 July 2008

Curiosity

(katuata haiku)

as blowing winds sear
memory's tricks come alive
a year passing slowly by

clouds roll overhead
shadows across the sunlight
can Phillip's smile be the same?

© ACG

14 July 2008
~ for my nephew

Onward, Ever Onward


The Path is set before you,
Destiny laid it down,
Missteps ere will haunt you,
In Fate’s embrace to drown;

Through Darkness as you wander,
Thinking you are alone,
Shadows gliding yonder,
Close in with gentle moan;

Illumination escapes you,
As Darkness all surrounds,
Each step presents anew
The Path that still confounds;

In spite of Darkness’ fervor,
In spite of the Path predestined,
Each step another measure,
Of what Blindness yet will find;

Sweet Breath guides you forward,
Soft as a mother’s hand,
Pressing you ever onward,
The Breath of Heaven’s Band.

© ACG
06 July 2008