Light – Page 59 – Iron Haiku

ebony leaves strewn
across an indigo sky
fading out to black
–
moonless-
the warm glow
of a distant fire

searching for a trace
of the light behind your eyes
but making my peace
–
afterimage-
the candle
doused

I’ve struggled so long
stumbling through the darkness
blinded by the truth
–
awakening-
the light of
a false dawn

weaver of moonlight
roses follow her footsteps
wherever she roams
–
asleep-
walking with
an absent moon

misty morning run-
lake water rolls off the bow
oars dipping in sync
–
fingers entwined-
a light rain
ripples

my anger rising
holding back my tongue
while I try to breathe
–
irritation –
ring tails slip
into the shadows

bright may afternoons-
the vibrant splash of dogwoods
warm suburban yards
–
cirrus clouds-
among the flowers
surreptitious bees

a prairie sunrise-
rails rolling past my window
into the distance
–
crickets-
the silence of
a passing train

always by my side
the mother of my children
the love of my life
–
woven grass-
the sparrow
steadfast

the new morning star
betrothed to the coming dawn
dancing with the moon
–
warm spring sun-
a beaming bride
under a shower of rice