Monday, November 25, 2013

FILIPINO SPIRIT



TO THE PHILIPPINE TYPHOON VICTIMS




FILIPINO SPIRIT

like the bamboo
of my ancestral land
the Filipino spirit
may be bowed
but still stands

no están solo
you're not alone
di ka nagiisa

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

TYPHOON HAIYIN



super typhoon caused
over 10,000 deaths
in the Philippines

the smell of death
is everywhere
the homeless and hungry
need worldwide help
both material and prayers

Monday, November 11, 2013

Veteran's day

gathering storm
in the far horizon
she salutes her dad
and tearfully implores
come back home soon

from my book, Haiku and Tanka Harvest

Friday, November 8, 2013

Old age


grandpa gazes
at the lone bird
flying to sunset