My haiku habit (week 3)

August 21, 2025

Off the stern of the ship

Misty rain sweeps through
Like a heavenly facial
Over mountain tops.

Unexpected guest

Pretty arctic tern
Comes to visit and to chirp
Leaves some poop behind.

I hold my breath in wonder

The sun burns down
Phenomenal blue mirage
Unbelievable.

Something catches my eye

Silver reflection
A squiggly stream of water
Cascades down the cliff.

This is the coast guard

The gale force warning
A deep voice across the bridge
My gut tenses up.

Photo by Francesco Ungaro on Unsplash

Unexpected surprise

An Oldendorff ship
Lies on our port side tonight
We are with family.

Point of confusion

Sailors say “outside”
Really means ashore
On deck is still ship.

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