I am admiring them
while I put away Christmas.
while I put away Christmas.
Eating my water is delicious!
Pomegranates are a delightful nibble
and peeled grapefruit make a tasty snack.
It is very cold outside.
Once again I will bundle up for walking.
I have made a commitment to living
a sustainable, waste free, full use,
delicious life.
For me it is awareness
and a willingness to change old habits.
My daughter gave me two skeins of alpaca yarn
and a yarn bowl made by a local artist, for my birthday.
It is enough for me to sit by the window and knit.
It is enough to watch the birds come and go.
I am content.
It is a new age for me.
Time to let go of the sadness
of the past.
I send blessings every day.
I do not forget but I am finding joy.
I am gladdened by the simple story
of a life well lived.
I also want to write a poem
on my hat.
I also want to take a long walk.
In 2004 my daughter sent me a
tiny book she made.
She sent me a leather journal
so I would have a place for my haiku.
In 2011, I shall write a haiku
every evening with my new mechanical pencil
my husband gave me for my birthday.
This is my way of expressing wabi sabi.
Happy Sunday Safari.
7 comments:
Dear Sherry,
I too am learning to celebrate each day and let go of the sadness of the past, trying to be grateful for the blessings and the hapiness that I had, that I have and that I will have.
Besos,
Mel
Haiku fun can take you away from any sadness. A good way to work it out, generate peace.
I enjoyed your post, Sherry! I also try to make my life more simple. Have a very happy 2011!
your life and ideas sound wonderful. I look forward to you sharing with us about water and fungi.
Happy Birthday dear Sherri
Wishing you a wonderful 2011~
What a wonderful way to begin the New Year, Sherry! I, too, have vowed to eat healthier this year; I should check out the books you have shown here. I am knitting, too, but I'm so slow--I'm hoping to get Granddaughter's scarf done before spring:) Love the yarn bowl! May 2011 bring you peace and much joy, Sherry.
The pen in the hummingbird stand is lovely - it will write many intricate and meaningful Haiku. (Perhaps even on your hat!) Happy Birthday to you.
Happy Birthday Sherry!
I love the hummingbird stand & a handcrafted journal to write in sounds wonderful ♥ Enjoy~
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