earth
moves
reform
There is a beauty
In wreck and ruin
Where survival
Is the leading lady
Time worn
But still standing
The scars of violence
Begin to heal
Her pyroclastic flow
Long since dried
But deep down inside
Her core still burns
In response to CARPE DIEM HAIKU KAI: Carpe Diem #1259 creating beauty and The Daily Post: Mighty
This is a photograph of Mt St Helens 37 years after her iconic blast.
Born from silica
Garden of fire and ice
Delights the senses
In response to Patrick Jennings Pic and a Word Challenge #104: Ice
playing peekaboo
with the moon
our star
In response to Patrick Jennings Pic and a Word Challenge #102: Stars
Going up or down
Spiraling out of control
Corners and curves meld
In response to the Weekly Photo Challenge: Corner
pining for release
the sound of shattering glass
earthy summer smells
In response to Patrick Jennings Pic and a Word Challenge #99: Levels
Beneath twinkling stars
Reposed in the dark of night
No life guard needed
In response to Patrick Jennings Pic and a Word Challenge #94: Repose
becalmed reflection
all danger my own making
internal tempest
In response to Patrick Jennings Pic and a Word Challenge # 91: Becalmed
mushrooming to life
diminutive jewels adorn
the dark forest floor
In response to Patrick Jennings Pic and a Word Challenge #90: Diminutive
Prayers for a sick friend
Blue thoughts carried on white wind
Red flag still flutters
In response to CARPE DIEM HAIKU KAI: Carpe Diem #1199 prayer flags, messengers for the gods and the Weekly Photo Challenge: Friend
