Look Behind the Veil

On By Al W GalliaIn Aging, Beauty, Haibun, Haiga, Haiku, Love, Nature, Senryu, Simplicity, Uncategorized2 Comments

a withering leaf…/ remnants of nature’s beauty/ litter the forest

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Some things are timeless… not related to human manipulation and degradation. The beauty of unspoiled Nature in her virgin glory, a gift from our loving God, is at the top of my list:

A golden leaf swirling in a stream’s eddy; mottled sunlight on a blossom; a cardinal sitting on a limb; a sand-fall down a canyon wall; even a new dandelion rising through a cracked rock. Whether a fading leaf or a wizened old woman, innate beauty never changes and remains locked in time, unblemished forever.

a circling butterfly
touches down on her finger tip
breeze blown wildflowers

Al W Gallia

True beauty has no need of mankind’s touch, but only to be left alone to radiate and be appreciated.

Daily Double Haiku: Nov. 12, 2022

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autumn memories . . .

a red fishing cork bobs

on grandpa’s pond

by Al Gallia (USA)

dawn returns

Haiku Society of America Members’ Anthology, 2022

 

 

 

scuba diving . . .

thinking of

the mortgage payment

by Cynthia Gallaher (USA)

dawn returns

Haiku Society of America Members’ Anthology, 2022

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Haiku- Fate Can Be Fickle

On By Al W GalliaIn Aging, COVID-19, Haibun, Haiga, Haiku, Senryu, Uncategorized5 Comments

Whether Covid or flu, surely most of us have experienced the helpless feeling of being trapped with no escape!

nearby coughing…
the old man wishes he had
brought his mask

Al W Gallia

That lurking evil virus or cold in the crowded waiting room…will it find me if I sit apart, stay still, and keep a low profile? Probably! Blessings and peace, my friends.

The Waiting Room
The Waiting Room

Smile Begets Smile

On By Al W GalliaIn Faith, God, Haiga, jesus, Love, Senryu, Uncategorized3 Comments

Americans and the world must heed St. Teresa’s words now! She joyfully spoke God’s message of love and care to all who would listen. Blessings and peace, my friends.

clerk’s sad face gone—
another smile blooming
from a smile

Al Gallia 2022

THF Haiku Dialogue ‘Rhyme’

On By Al W GalliaIn Haiku, Uncategorized5 Comments

I am so proud to have one of my haiku included in The Haiku Foundations’ Haiku Dialogue selection for the prompt ‘rhyme’. Watching our bird community happily pecking away at wet seeds after a passing thunder storm provided the moment for me.

thunder fades …
wet birds feasting
at the feeders

Al Gallia 2022

To be included with the wonderful haiku of excellent international haiku poets is such a great honor! It made my day.

A Moment’s Pause

On By Al W GalliaIn Faith, God, Haibun, Haiga, Haiku, Nature, Peace, Senryu, Simplicity, Sunset, Uncategorized, Water6 Comments

Last light of a hot summer day. As the hum of awakening mosquitoes grows louder in my ears, I pause for a last look at monotone surreality.

still waters…
hushed swishing
of heron’s wings

Al W Gallia

And I whisper, “Lord, thank you.” No more need be said..

(Image is AI generated)

Moment of Peace

On By Al W GalliaIn Haiku, Peace, Uncategorized

When a haiku moment of peace raises my spirit amidst the world’s troubles, I must share! Thank you, Hidenori Hiruta. Blessings and peace.

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In cold winds

snow camellia bud

opening

寒風に椿の蕾開きけり

 

by HidenoriHiruta (Japan)

 

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Morning Inspiration

On By Al W GalliaIn Faith, God, Haibun, Haiga, Haiku, Nature, Peace, Uncategorized

As early sunlight breaks over the trees at an Alabama state park, a light breeze begins to tickle the lake’s sleepy surface. A cardinal pair chirps nearby. The aroma of hot coffee wafting, I take my first sip slowly and begin to muse on God’s blessing of nature’s uncorrupted beauty,

summer morning…

shadows rippling over

reflections

Al W Gallia

A gentle voice I’ve heard so often in my mind reminds me again: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give it to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid.” Jn 14:27

The Touch

On By Al W GalliaIn dragonflies, Haibun, Haiga, Haiku, Nature, Senryu, Serendipity, Uncategorized10 Comments

Today, I was privileged to witness another of my wife’s animal whispering encounters! A dragonfly flitting about our blooming gardenia found a rest stop which Bobbie quickly spotted. As she always does, she started a conversation and, for a few moments, they shared some special connection and message. I never stop being amazed!

resting dragonfly
her fingertip senses
a tentative touch

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Breaking News!

On By Al W GalliaIn Death, Evil, Haibun, Haiga, Haiku, Politics, Senryu, War

Live video has changed my daily life so very much. I feel like I am present everywhere in the world, maybe even next door.

tear-filled eyes…
an Ukrainian mother pleads
from the world’s far side

Al W Gallia 2022

The reality of distance and time still does not prevent my emotional response Perhaps some of you may experience the same? Prayers for those suffering is what I can offer.