poetry – Page 14 – Laura Roettiger Books

Sunlight Haiku

Sunlight through the trees Glowing on backlit branches Calm forest morning.

Saturday Sunrise Haiku

Saturday sunrise Sky awash in delightful Tones of morning light.

Winter arrived in the Rocky Mountains this morning with a gentle blanket of snow. Today, Winter Solstice marks the shortest day, the welcoming of winter. A quote from John Steinbeck, “What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness?” Solstice acrostic Snow and darkness On this day weContinue reading “Winter Solstice Reflections”

Chanukah Haikus

Tonight candles glow Chanukah comes to an end The lights burn brightly. The sixth night flames flicker Peacefully sharing their light Warm beauty shining.

Fireside Serenade Haiku

Crackling sizzling fire Sunday morning serenade Basking in its warmth

Coffee Haiku

Magic beverage Coffee makes mornings joyful Addicted for Life No, I don’t think about coffee too much. #nosuchthing

Beautiful morning haiku

When the sun rises In an exquisite display Love my surroundings!

Draw a Monster for Homework

A Halloween poem in less than 100 words (as told by a reluctant artist) 🎃✏️👹 🖍🎃✏️👹🖍🎃✏️👹🖍🎃✏️👹 Draw a Monsterfor Homework The assignment: Draw a monster for homework. My best friend and neighbor Jess, smiles a smirk. “How hard can that be?” She mutters. “Do you even know me?” I stutter. Pencils and markers lined upContinue reading “Draw a Monster for Homework”