2024 vs. 2023 - Heart beats...

The sun sets,

Colors burn in the sky,

Deep silence.

Fallen leaves,

The wind embraces them,

Autumn settles in.

Winter landscape,

Snow falls gently over the lake,

Moonlight.

Heart beats,

In the dawn of morning,

A new beginning.

Whispers of warm wind,

Through the spruce forest,

Scents of pine.

Turbulent river,

In search of the sea,

Dreams of freedom.

Clear summer sky,

Angels dance in the clouds,

Sunbeam.

Butterflies flying,

In the lavender garden,

Dream scent.

On the seashore,

Sand touches the sky,

Waves kissing.

Summer night,

Stars shine above,

Wind sighs.

In the moonlight,

Your shadow takes shape,

Dream of love.

Mountain whispers,

Wind caresses the rocks,

Echo in the night.

Flowing water,

Through the heart of the forest,

Old melody.

Snowflake,

In the morning light,

Pure silhouette.

Clouds gather,

Rain begins its dance,

Song of the sky.

Leaves fall,

In late autumn,

Silence grows.

Cold morning,

The forest watches over the world,

Sunlight.

Flowers bloom,

In the spring garden,

Child's smile.

The forest sleeps,

Under the star-filled sky,

Dream of peace.

Skylark's song,

In the blue of the sky,

Flight towards the sun.

Silver flakes fall,

On the bare branches of trees,

Winter sings its song.

Stray cat,

In search of shelter,

The star lights her way.

Warm morning coffee,

As the sun rises,

Day full of hope.

Quiet lake,

Mountain reflection in water,

Nature's peace.

Lavender field,

Sweet scent fills the air,

Summer dream.

Dawn of the day,

Nightingale's song,

New beginning.

Ripe fruits,

On the tree branch,

Taste of autumn.

Northern lights,

Dancing over the skies,

Magic in the night.

Fish flaps its fins,

In the deep blue of the sea,

Aquatic freedom.

Butterfly flight,

Through the flower garden,

Ephemeral beauty.

Lost soul,

In the chaos of the city,

Clear sky.

Moonrise,

On the mountain crest,

Nocturnal magic.

Campfire,

Under the starry sky,

Stories in flames.

Summer coolness,

In the shade of old trees,

Midday nap.

The piano resonates,

Notes in soft tones,

Melancholy in the night.

Autumn rain,

Drops of feelings,

Nostalgia in the air.

The sun rises,

Eye of light,

Embrace of day.

Deep roots,

In the fertile soil,

Confident life.

Blizzard blows,

Snow dances in the wind,

Winter wisdom.

Frozen river,

Under the moonlight,

Silence of ice.

Cherry blossoms,

In the spring breeze,

Smile on the branch.

The nightingale sings, I

n the blooming garden,

Summer melody.

Sun rays,

In the heart of the forest,

Warmth and light.

Clear blue sky,

n the eagle's free flight,

Height and freedom.

Snowflake falling,

In the silence of the night,

Magic in the snow.

Beautiful aurora,

In the northern sky,

Luminous dances.

Migratory bird,

In search of warmth,

Long and arduous journey.

Candlelit vigil,

In the dark night,

Hope and prayer.

Moonlight,

On the sea waters,

Night journey.

VS. 2023

Once in a haiku,

not us, but a double dose -

wind's pallet unfolds

Coffee in a glass -

no shadow swaying softly,

clouds etched in the sky

Jogging at sunrise -

rocking a broken boot sole,

weeds line the riverbank

Crowded day goes by -

through cigarette smoke drifts by,

a hopscotch anew

Hanging flowers low -

a flutter of wings nearby

at the foot of stairs

Historic landmark -

two lovers part at the sight,

skilled cyclist whizzes by

August boredom looms -

dust particles breaking free,

plush nose twitching light

Asphalt burns our feet -

cooled by an ice cream cone's treat,

four Pekingese meet

Smoky flowers droop low -

narrow streets unwind below,

quick steps disappear

Beach swarms with people -

GPS pointing subtly,

touches lips gently

Zero calories -

pasta flyers in the breeze,

ball bouncing with ease

Murals dry and stark -

face from an Audi car,

falls in disbelief

Mown grass fills the air -

blue carton sits idle there,

dog days with a glare

Kicking gravel high -

kickboxing over the rail,

legs above the sky

Chasing after clouds -

wind settles, birds sing aloud,

clouds vanish, unfound

Evening, numbers pair -

welcoming crickets with care,

twilight in the air

Whim of photography -

giraffe without spots listens,

hearing a soft hum

Hats tucked at their side -

blackbird leaps with a soft glide,

on the iron's stride

Melting in the heat -

cooling the white of the neck,

threshold's dusty seat

Part-time parents stroll -

rustling leaves under report's scroll,

amongst the school's call

Sunset's lights aglow -

with dust clinging to our soles,

smiles in traffic flow

Grinding at the mill -

silk rustles on wood and still,

in the fisherman's skill

Empty bench awaits -

barefoot parkour takes its toll,

of butterflies and scrolls