Green Peas at Stake

Haikus and Senryus

Haikus and Senryus

the pebbles and stones
want to get out of the sand
needing to be thrown

in awe of the earth
moon’s face shimmers on water
like aurora’s flame

On darkened stairways
walks the enemy within
and I hide in words

desperado seeds
like sour grapes turning purple
need moist soil to sprout

Moon river, your name,
an echo fading to gloom,
whispers a swan’s song.

for global warming
nature gives us no reason
but cancels our lives

For enlightenment,
I’m flying low on approach,
just before landing.

Night rocks her to sleep;
she walks in the light of dreams
on short, stubby legs.

picking up their tales
once more, narratives swagger
in verbosity

Thriving on contempt,
my poems have halitosis.
No applause needed.


------Found poems from horoscope-----

you've got it flaunt it
enjoy fruits of your labors
don’t lord it over

You, firecracker, you!
You’re out of the starting gate.
Don’t waste time, thinking.

Flexibility
now is the name of the game
forget fears and doubts

You’re just not ready.
Look! Unlike a perfect start,
he threatens to leave.

Mars in sextile sun.
Get to it and do it now.
Attend local gym.

Think forest, not trees.
Accident not on its own;
you took the wrong turn.

Some forward movement
Ending old ways of living
Now, express yourself!

Stop, look and listen.
Be on your best behavior.
Saturn goes forward.

Focus on success,
work, responsibility:
All these Saturn themes.

Upbeat demeanor
euphoria in your heart
injects levity

You reach a new peak
Lunar orb in Gemini
Literary times

Moon-Venus union
Love vibrations amplify
late in the evening

--From “Your Daily Tarot”--

The Knave of Wands Card
My power is in testing
opportunities

In the game of life,
adventure, enterprise, fads.
signs of approval.

Found poems (haikus-senryus)
--from the local paper on the same day--

Housing market’s plunge
is a whale of a fish tale.
Town needs more rentals.

A doctor shortage.
What can you do about this
Medicare factor?

Do good to feel good.
Volunteering improves health,
since life gains meaning.

Population shifts.
Tackle the issues head on,
Our aging nation!


“Do not go gently”
young dancers appear on stage
for eighty year-olds.

Artistic pursuits
kids perform an Indian dance
Community ties

Tomorrow’s leaders,
kids connecting lives, dance with
feet not touching floor.


Our great highways, but
vacation’s on weak dollar;
gasoline costly.

Expensive story!
Euro pulls rug from under
last minute airfares.


Monumental stress…
It’s not about the war, but
The wounded warrior.

Start working with vets,
get active by raising funds,
keep programs going.


He fights unlike most.
Some people think it’s cheating,
but boxer has style.

Fishing tournament,
Third Annual Offshore Big Three.
Gift bucket and prizes!


Art gala scheduled
capturing essence of sea
by modern artists

Fun things you can do
in spring extravaganza
at Whispering Pines

Ultimate Frisbee
Just bring a light and dark shirt
learn a fun new game.


For the ambiance
Fine dining on the island
Piped-in jazz music

Art deco menu
Casablanca wooden fans
candlelight romance

For appetizer
yellow fin tuna and shrimp
on oval platters


In branch library,
events every Saturday
author talks and more.

Marsh Music at night
-banjo, mandolin, fiddle-
featuring Bluegrass


Bars, tables, and stools…
We have what you’re looking for
at Barstool Station.


In obits, a man,
ninety-three and from Poughkeepsie.
“Please don’t send flowers.”