senryu

Warm smiles, helping hands

“Tell me more about yourself”

Friendly Scottish folks

Sedoka

Why not come with me

as I galivant across

the ocean to other lands?

I am content here,

where it’s challenging enough.

I will wait for you. Enjoy!

Mondo

The River's Reply

O, dear River Ayer,

why do you rush past the town

straight to the turbulent sea?

Towns are made by men.

But the ocean is designed

by One who knows all my bends.

PA annoyance Katauta

How did everyone

learn how to get my money

while I can’t acquire theirs?

Katauta

Why not come with me

as I gallivant across

the ocean to other lands?

haiku

In Scotland

Distinguished old lighthouse defers

To Aurora Borealis

Haibun

In Northern Ireland, Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge stretches from cliff to cliff 100 feet above the Atlantic Ocean. Visitors flock to wobble their way across from end to end, while trying not to look down at the dizzying scene. Some of those who have been courageous enough to cross, lost heart, and had to be transported back by boat. Timed tickets have been introduced to ensure safety and ease congestion around the site.

A brave young woman

Carefully crosses rope bridge

Chicken aunts snap pics