Tanka: Bloom

woman showing her purple lipstick — Photo by Oleg Magni on Pexels.com

Flowers by themselves
bloom without trying or care
They are all in tune
To grow strong within nature
How else could we truly be?

copyright Francis Barker 2019

Tanka: Times Are Changing

light road landscape nature — Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com

The times are changing
I’m going back to the one
The silent centre
is where I reside with you
my own defender and friend

copyright Francis Barker 2019

Tanka: Cat

adorable angry animal animal portrait — Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com

The cat owns nothing
he’s the solitary one
who owns all of you
The Egyptians worshipped him
the silent watcher of souls

copyright Francis Barker 2019

Haiku: Rain

selective focus photo of obalte green leafed plants during rain — Photo by Bibhukalyan Acharya on Pexels.com

It’s cool and raining
but I am not complaining
The heat’s been draining

copyright Francis Barker 2019

Tanka: Special

boy and girl sitting on bench toy — Photo by June Intharoek on Pexels.com

The child was special
The teenager even more
What have I become?
Some reach their apogee late
This is my blaze of glory

copyright Francis Barker 2019