Winter Reflections (Haiku Series #355)

Bit of Fun

Pine trees on high alert

Single squirrel standing guard—

“No Christmas trees here!”

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Peace Uncovered

Grooming trails with care

Mountain welcomes each skier—

Tranquility shared

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Day’s Perspective

Morning’s rising sun

Landscape welcomes warming light—

Night’s snowflakes glisten

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F. Scott Fitzgerald Quotes

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You’ll understand why storms are named after people.

The world only exists in your eyes.  You can make it as big or as small as you want.

F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896-1940) was an American novelist and short story writer.  Much of his best writing occurred during the Jazz Age, with THE GREAT GATSBY being recognized as his best work.

W. Somerset Maugham Quotes

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You cannot write well or much (and I venture the opinion that you cannot write well unless you write much) unless you form a habit.

Imagination grows by exercise, and contrary to common belief, is more powerful in the mature than in the young.

W. (William) Somerset Maugham (1874-1965) was a French-born English writer.  His writings published quite an impressive collection of short stories, novels, and plays.

William James Quotes

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The greatest use of a life is to spend it for something that will outlast it.

The art of being wise is the art of knowing what to overlook.

Williams James (1842-1910) was an American psychologist and philosopher.  He has often been referred to as the “father of American psychology.”

Student’s Script (Haiku Series #348)

Life’s New Spin

Uncertainty stirs

School bell rings with excitement–

Hello Mister Hink

Courtesy of Pinterest.

This Haiku honors my sixth grade teacher, Mr. Hink.  (The photo isn’t him, but he always wore a tie)

 

Time to Buckle Down

Listening to tunes

“Please put your device away”—

Back in the saddle

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What’s the Big Rush?

“Hurry Doug, hurry”

Yellow bus driving away—

“My record’s perfect”

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Gregory Peck Quotes

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Faith gives you an inner strength and a sense of balance and perspective in life.

You have to dream, you have to have a vision, and you have to set a goal for yourself that might even scare you a little.

Gregory Peck (1916-2003) was an American actor and social activist.  He received an Academy Award for Best Performance by an Actor in 1963 for his portrayal of Atticus Finch in “To Kill a Mockingbird.”

Mark Twain Quotes

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Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.

Never allow someone to be your priority while allowing yourself to be their option.

Mark Twain (1835-1910) was an American author and humorist.  He has often been praised as one of America’s greatest humorists, and American writer William Faulkner called him “the father of American Literature.”

Bob Ross Quotes

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All it takes is just a little change of perspective and you begin to see a whole new world.

We each see the world in our own way.  That’s what makes it such a special place.

Bob Ross (1942-1995) was an American painter and art instructor.  He served as television host of “The Joy of Painting” on PBS from 1983-1994.

Life Energized (Haiku Series #322)

Stormy Stampede

Thunderstorm cuts in

Night plunges into drama—

Rescued at sunrise

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Shadowy Isolation

Dancing all alone

Searching for tranquil partner—

Sunset’s peace steps in

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Discovery’s Joy

Scaling mountaintop

Unveiling fresh perspective—

Creator reveals

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William Stafford Quotes

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I embrace emerging experience.  I participate in discovery.  I am a butterfly.  I am not a butterfly collector.  I want the experience of the butterfly.

Wisdom is having things right in your life and knowing why.

William Stafford (1914-1993) was an American poet.