Tag Archives: gratitude

Haiku: Each Breath

Posted on April 6, 2020 by Jim Stewart

Gratitude for each breath is a verse that goes onuntil the song ends. Be well; be safe; be kind. (Photo: Narble Furt)

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The Ecology of Gratitude

Posted on March 9, 2020 by Jim Stewart

I’m clearing the decks. Here’s another essay nobody will publish. JimS. Ah, gratitude: a simple way to honor the place in which you find yourself, an emotion that encompasses the breadth of a life and lights the sometimes stony path … Continue reading →

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Little One (for Reese)

Posted on November 7, 2015 by Jim Stewart

Little one, you are what precious means, your brand new feet are your favorite toys. Your gurgle girl smile melts my heart. I want to watch you grow into a lovely young woman, to feel the grace of it as … Continue reading →

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Haiku–Rain’s Kiss

Posted on April 24, 2015 by Jim Stewart

Wet snap rolling through; my hat loosens but stays on. The rain kisses me. (top: katu.com; happy feet: blogs.reed.edu)

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Haiku–Community

Posted on April 23, 2015 by Jim Stewart

I lean, very still. A young Junco, unaware, hops across my foot. Community is all of us, hearts in concert, living together. (dark-eyed junco: pacificnorthwestbirds.com; junco feeding cowbird: coastodian.org)

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Haiku–Punk Bird

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Jim Stewart

Steller’s jay squawking: the bird with a punk haircut lets me know he’s there.   (top: en.wikipedia.org; bottom: blogs.evergreen.edu)

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Haiku–Moonful Reminder

Posted on March 6, 2015 by Jim Stewart

Big moon: full of light; lets us know the sun still burns; a comforting thought.   (top: thespiritscience.net; bottom: hdw.eweb4.com)

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Magic

Posted on February 4, 2015 by Jim Stewart

A lilt of breeze comes into my instrument; leaves beat the ground: show me the rhythm. Finding isn’t, seeking is. I nudge where light robs the darkness. I arrive in a place that sings. It is magic. (fountain: shutterstock.com; wings: … Continue reading →

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Haiku–Mornings

Posted on August 14, 2014 by Jim Stewart

Gossamer threads run from tree to leaf, leaf to ground. Mornings are my time. (top: neowin.net; bottom: forum.prisonplanet.com)

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Haiku–Little Junco

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Jim Stewart

Little junco, take my heart and make it lighter. You: a gift always.   (from lynxeds.com)

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