The Lighter Side of JzB

Here you will find photos, poetry, and possibly some light-hearted foolishness. For the Heavier Side
of JzB see my other blog, Retirement Blues. (There be dragons!)

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Every day visits*
From Moose, Goose, and Orb Weaver
All seized by Haiku

"Why moose and goose?" you may ask. Back on 2/04/13 Pirate wrote a haiku with an elk in it, and I responded with
one with a moose and then included him every day. A few days later in comments Mystic asked "Where's the goose?"
So I started including her with this post on 2/07. A week later on the 14th, Mark Readfern
asked for and received a spider. The rest is history.

*Well, most days, anyway. Grant me a bit of poetic license.

Monday, February 4, 2013

Carpe Diem #113 - Joyful


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Old man blows his horn
Music flows out from the bell
Makes a joyful noise

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Once I was depressed
Then played at a festival
Music was my cure

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Planted long ago
The seed became a stout tree
Today it brings joy

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Old man's greatest joy
To see all his grandchildren
Growing strong and free

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In early Springtime
Moose stare in wonder

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Moments of joy
Little hints of heaven
Here on earth

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  1. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2013 at 7:29 PM

    Little hints of heaven
    Here on earth -- love that line ^^ i think it's great too how personal your first 4 haiku are.. it's good to be appreciative of the things and people that bring you joy ^^

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  2. ChèvrefeuilleFebruary 4, 2013 at 7:46 PM

    What a wonderful set of haiku, every one a little treasure, but this one (to me) is the greatest diamond you have shared here:

    Moments of joy
    Little hints of heaven
    Here on earth

    Thank you JzB for sharing these with us.

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  3. WabiSabiFebruary 4, 2013 at 8:36 PM

    Is Paul Krugman your greatest joy? You gave him top billing, before your trombone, your grandchildren and even the elk! :D

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  4. JazzbumpaFebruary 4, 2013 at 10:59 PM

    KZ -
    Thank you. You have wise thoughts.

    WabiSabi -
    Krugman gets top billing today.
    The kids - every other day.
    Music fills the spaces.
    Elk are just for fun.

    Cheers!
    JzB

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  5. AnonymousFebruary 5, 2013 at 2:49 AM

    Fun and joyful. You're not going into my Wordpress spam filter, but I am checking it daily because other fabulous writers are (for no discernible reasons). And I'm glad you comment--I like to comment a lot, too. It's nice for writers to find community.

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  6. AnonymousFebruary 5, 2013 at 5:18 AM

    I like them all, each one a little glimpse of you. Life is full of flowers when we know how to look. Thank you for sharing your bouquet

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  7. AnonymousFebruary 5, 2013 at 6:03 AM

    Lovely, the joy just flows...lovely thank you :)

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  8. Magical Mystical TeacherFebruary 5, 2013 at 6:56 AM

    What? No fruit on that tree? Only joy? :)

    A Joyful Haiku

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  9. MarkFebruary 5, 2013 at 7:14 AM

    I imagine that a cavorting elk is a sight to behold. No wonder the moose stare in wonder!

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  10. EseFebruary 5, 2013 at 11:52 AM

    I can almost see the moose standing in wonder :D but "little hints of heaven" really is a gem itself. Wonderful set!

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  11. Amrit SinhaFebruary 5, 2013 at 1:03 PM

    A joyful set ... loved it :-)

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  12. brudbergFebruary 5, 2013 at 5:05 PM

    Very nice, I feel like that moose standing in wonder

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  13. Eliz FrankFebruary 6, 2013 at 12:15 AM

    I love the way you tied in other words we had for the week. Wonderful! :-)
    Eliz

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  14. AnonymousFebruary 7, 2013 at 1:57 AM

    Beautiful set of Haiku. These two are my favourites:

    In early Springtime
    Elks cavort in verdant joy
    Moose stare in wonder

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    Moments of joy
    Little hints of heaven
    Here on earth

    Cheers!

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