31 days into January

a turbulence of lapwing-
a peregine flew
confused into submission
.
Elaine Patricia Morris (c) 2018
( reverse haiku)

30 days into January

the sun sinks into
the promise of tomorrow-
dressing the sky pink
.
Elaine Patricia Morris (c) 2018
( haiku)

29 days into January

catkins appearing
heavily tasselled hazel-
teasing winter’s chill
.
Elaine Patricia Morris (c) 2018
(haiku)

28 days into January

taking a moment
do you doodle whilst thinking-
absent mindedness
.
Elaine Patricia Morris (c) 2018
(senryu)

27 days into January

he watches us work
timing his experience-
our wages are low
.
Elaine Patricia Morris (c) 2018
(senryu)

26 days into January

faraway family came north
warmth on a cold day
faraway family back south
now I am cold
.
Elaine Patricia Morris (c) 2018
(naani)

25 days into January

my armchair comfort-
I need rest and warmth today
been a busy week
.
Elaine Patricia Morris (c)
(senryu)

24 days into January

shivers
chilled air
grey damp days
or frosty morning sunshine.
winter
.
Elaine Patricia Morris (c) 2018
(elfje)

23 days into January

a break from the norm
when faraway family
visit even though sadly
before they go back
there are some lighter moments
until we say more goddbyes
.
Elaine Patricia Morris (c) 2018
(sedoka)

22 days into January

nothing I can do
just sit and watch the snow fall
beauty in dissapointment
my plans scuppered
not wise to drive this weather
no chance to get out today
.
Elaine Patricia Morris (c) 2018
(sedoka)