Autumn 2

October 14, 2010 · Published in Haiku, Poetry  by Jonathan Garrison ·

Stretching and yawning, Nature descends sleepily into Winter’s nap.

Somnambulist

July 31, 2010 · Published in Poetry  by Jonathan Garrison ·

Though it’s three in morning, I’m nowhere near snoring. My mind just keeps racing, after thoughts it’s still chasing. They burst into bloom, then fade into gloom. Before one can take shape, two are spawned in its wake, and I’m left with the remnants, just the gossamer semblance, of what I was thinking, ere my […]

Numinous Breeze

May 25, 2010 · Published in Haiku, Philosophy, Poetry, Theology  by Jonathan Garrison ·

The numinous breeze whispers subtle truths in a low, thunderous voice.

Vow

April 16, 2010 · Published in Haiku, Poetry  by Jonathan Garrison ·

Break no vow you make. For it unravels the soul, taints all joy with grief.

Decide to Love

December 5, 2009 · Published in Haiku, Poetry  by Jonathan Garrison ·

Feelings wax and wane Love when you ought and not just when you feel like it

Sing Your Heart

December 1, 2009 · Published in Haiku, Poetry  by Jonathan Garrison ·

Open the pages Sing out the words of your heart While there is yet time

The Forest

December 1, 2009 · Published in Haiku, Poetry  by Jonathan Garrison ·

At peace in the wild Alone with a thousand friends The forest restores

Haiku

December 1, 2009 · Published in Haiku, Poetry  by Jonathan Garrison ·

Like honing a knife Uncompromising hardness Sharpens clarity

Night Camp

December 1, 2009 · Published in Haiku, Poetry  by Jonathan Garrison ·

Cool wind stirs the trees Stars peek from behind branches Fire crackles warmly

Be Thankful

November 25, 2009 · Published in Haiku, Poetry  by Jonathan Garrison ·

Joy from our blessings, strength from our trials – for all, we should be thankful.