Tanka

February 26th, 2025

quiet miracles
overlooked and neglected
small and underfoot
plants that cure our ailments
if we would care and safeguard

© Feb 26, 2025 MUSE (Ute Sonja Elisabeth Medley)

Tanka

February 24th, 2025

recent droughts causing
dwindling water reserves
all over the world
another menu might work
for the picky connoisseur

© Feb 24, 2025 MUSE (Ute Sonja Elisabeth Medley)

Tanka

February 23rd, 2025

world in vast turmoil
earthquakes pile up all around
protection is scarce
the will to survive points to
conquering another world

© Feb 23, 2025 MUSE (Ute Sonja Elisabeth Medley)

Tanka

February 22nd, 2025

Gulf of Mexico
or Gulf of America
all life is welcome
small and large share the terrain
a mutual symbiosis

© Feb 22, 2025 MUSE (Ute Sonja Elisabeth Medley)

Tanka

February 13th, 2025

thousands of photos
saved in a digital book
on an old gadget
her memories fade away
while her treasure chest remains

© Feb 13, 2025 MUSE (Ute Sonja Elisabeth Medley)

Haiku

February 10th, 2025

winter chill
hurdles for pedestrians
snow swept from the streets

© Feb 9, 2025 MUSE (Ute Sonja Elisabeth Medley)

Haiku

January 29th, 2025

summer event
sunset on the ocean
shimmering highlight

© Dec 8, 2024 MUSE (Ute Sonja Elisabeth Medley)

Haiku

January 29th, 2025

mid summer—
ice crystals on my lashes
the sun is hiding

© Aug 26, 2024 MUSE (Ute Sonja Elisabeth Medley)

Haiku

January 29th, 2025

summer delights…
temperatures are rising
in the open sea

© Aug 4, 2024 MUSE (Ute Sonja Elisabeth Medley)

Senryu

January 29th, 2025

brown versus white egg—
though the shell is different
the taste is the same

© Jul 30, 2024 MUSE (Ute Sonja Elisabeth Medley)