First impression

May 3, 2012January 9, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 7 Comments

Do you see me? The real me and not who you think I am? If I leave would you miss me, Would my absence go unnoticed? I want my life to have meaning, To make an impression. To make a difference in someone else's life. To bring comfort, peace, love, happiness. Am I taking up … Continue reading First impression

Possibilities await

April 26, 2012January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 6 Comments

Behind each closed door Possibilities await On the other side No key, no charmed words Open the lock, turn the knob Step through the threshold Be quick, don't tarry The portal is transient Choices momentary Opportunities Crumble to dust, abandoned Squandered all for naught Haiku Friday is hosted by Lou at LouCeeL.

Inner fire

April 24, 2012January 7, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 8 Comments

Is your inner light a tea candle or a blazing inferno? Does it shine or smolder? Warm and inviting, welcoming others to draw closer, Or intense and overpowering, too hot to approach? How does your internal flame burn?

Safe ashore

April 20, 2012January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 10 Comments

Hurricane warnings Maelstrom of chaos threatened Safe and sound ashore Haiku Friday is hosted by Lou at LouCeeL.

Hearth and home

April 13, 2012January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 5 Comments

Walls crumble and fall Wind and rain, fire and seasons Hearts and love remain During my weekly photo hikes, I occasionally come upon abandoned buildings. When I can, I stop to photograph the ruins. I always wonder about the circumstances the lead to the buildings being left to the elements. I think about who may … Continue reading Hearth and home

Close formation

April 5, 2012January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 4 Comments

Grim and menacing Sentries in stealth formation Concealed in the mists Silent and deadly Veiled shadows swallowing light Engulfing all sound Cloaked in secrecy Creeping across dark landscapes Bone chilling specters Haiku Friday is hosted by Lou at LouCeeL.