shadows never fail to reveal the light-filled light world of contrasts plays… Annie Kiyonaga September 25, 2021

(A haiku more applicable to locations in the northern hemisphere…) those calendar dates marking time on turning globe leaves turning...

Today would have been my mother’s 96th birthday. She left this world on the full moon day of Oct. 5, 2017. (This full moon day was...

Therein is another clear recollection. During one of my several trips back east to visit my father at Sloan-Kettering Memorial...

bowing to that which humbles and sanctifies, yes bowing to the heart Annie Kiyonaga

birthdays come and go gorgeous, lit-up days remind birth-less/deathless now Annie Kiyonaga August 14, 2021

(Wow…It wasn’t until after I posted this haiku that I noticed the beautiful heart shape created by the clouds…) unexpected sight flock in...

rains quench thirsty earth leaves radiate gratitude lustrous glossiness Annie Kiyonaga August 4, 2021

cosmic dance evolves although stays always the same the “is” shines through, yes… Annie Kiyonaga August 3, 2021

shadows cast on wall evening light slow and measured travels, and adorns… Annie Kiyonaga July 31, 2021

glorious wisps grace beachside, innocent and lone they are, not lonely Annie Kiyonaga July 23, 2021

Many a year ago, while residing at an ashram (monastery), I had just finished attending an evening program replete with spiritual...

turn not away from that which calls you to pristine realms, flowers know this… Annie Kiyonaga July 21, 2021

evening light softens this world in its mellow glow… gentle into now Annie Kiyonaga July 13, 2021

Many years ago, when living as a full time resident in an ashram (monastery), I awoke one morning to a beautiful and - now I can say -...

A poem I wrote was featured in “Old City Life” - a lovely local magazine - back in 2014. I was asked to write on the theme of...

long, winding road moves inexorably toward great heart of Being Annie Kiyonaga June 29, 2021

seaside earlier today I request of shree ocean her wisdom and upon opening to this and receiving images begin to arise swirling cocoons...

wayward greenery filters light beams gorgeously notice the beauty Annie Kiyonaga 2021

ornament glowing faceted shine continues no need to ignore Annie Kiyonaga 2021