undocumented

undocumented

he shows me pictures

of his children

First published in Notes from the Gean

clearing

clear sky

she says we need

to talk

First published in Frogpond

safe

safe sex –

saying nothing

I'll regret

First published in Modern Haiku

after: 15

has spring arrived –

the hill without a name

lost in the mist

Basho (1644-1694)

For an explanation of "afters," see posting for Nov. 2, 2010.

returning

returning spring

in the dawn light she looks like

my first love

Line 1 may be a bit optimistic, but it is warming up, and, in my personal saijiki, spring begins on Valentine's Day, regardless of the weather.

glittering

glittering stars

the pine tree sheds

its snow

for Melissa

This was written a few minutes ago in honor of Melissa's birthday

another birthday

I remind my friends

to forget it

You can visit Melissa to add your greetings or just to get to know her and her excellent haiku at

http://haikuproject.wordpress.com

My birthday was Jan. 29, in case you were wondering.

dawn

winter dawn –

sorting out

my feelings

Shiki Kukai, January, 2011