Her photo

the autumn wind
scatters the dried leaves
in the family photo
her face is gradually
and slowly fading

from my book
Haiku and Tanka Harvest

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

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

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

Old age

grandpa gazes
at the lone bird
flying to sunset

Gambler

 I left four pennies
on the gambler's gravestone
remembering how
my friend's luck
ran out so soon

from my book, Haiku and Tanka Harvest

Growing children

scattered leaves
on the empty bench
where we used to watch
the frolicking
of our growing children