Nature's Haunting Images Haiku Poem by Lorraine Margueritte Gasrel Black

Nature's gold dig deep

reflects images of life

above and below


Blue sky in the stream

The water rises ducks swim

much to my delight


Lake of bright waters

ringed by willow trees and rocks

how tranquil I feel


Pink water lilies

grace reedy crystal marshland

fireflies sparkle


The golden meadow

ringed by glowing amber leaves

bow to self image


The lake at flood stage

swallows autumnal colours

wood ducks are quacking


Autumn leaves gasping

in a song for lost Summer

sweet dreams tucked away


Rosy fingers fringe

a golden Sun blanketed

by clouds caught in trees


A blaze of amber

streaks across tumbled pink clouds

dark trees raise branches


What a strange vision!

The giant hammerhead shark

cloud chases minnows


Legendary place

swampland plays host to giants

Imagination


A walk on the path

covered by green leafy trees

bird song serenades


Stray from the dirt path

take a hike through the green meadows

Pan plays magic flute


Stay on the straight path

seeing but missing feelings

of experience


Caldera sheer sides

rocky volcano summit climbs

Neptune's sea meets sky


Rosy clouds aloft

lavendar and blue play tag

with the mountain peak.


Himalayan slopes

covered by blue poppy buds

open sunny smiles


Ice blue poppies bloom

dot the Himalayan slopes

waiting for sunshine


Prarie dog pops up

squeaking then eats chattering

Beware buffaloes


Shadow on the rocks

a soft-pawed snow leopard wanders

hungry cat pounces



published In AUTUMN LEAVES volume 13(12) June 15,2009