first rays of sun
on morning frost . . .
I’ll catch the next train
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Anna Eklund-Cheong
Anna Eklund-Cheong, an American expat living in France, rediscovered writing haiku (a challenging, creative outlet!) after becoming an empty-nester. Her first published haiku appeared in Acorn in 2015. She also volunteers, gives tours, and leads haiku workshops for school groups in the Paris area. She has published haiku in Frogpond, The Heron's Nest, Modern Haiku, Blithe Spirit, Presence, Hedgerow, Mayfly, cattails, and other journals. She is on Instagram @ParisHaiku
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I love how the last line negates our modern, urban hurry and speaks up for contemplation.
How often do we miss the beauty of morning sun as we rush off to work? Sigh. <3
She took the time to 'Stop and stare.' Delightful.
stepping beyond
as this internet lingers
a new day
A wonderful poem!
tea leaves
in the cup bottom
wiped clean