
day and night now, equal in length— a stasis between the light and the darkness, it’s time… focus on balance call upon self-control, good will— let peace and quietude return to comfort our souls © Colleen M. Chesebro

Mark from Naturalist Weekly offers an amazing weekly haiku challenge. This week’s haiku invitation is to write a haiku or senryu that references spring insects. spring cleaning chores sweeping winter out the door stink bugs really stink © Colleen M. Chesebro Every spring (it’s too cold here in Michigan for the stink bugs to come […]

For #TankaTuesday this week, our words to find synonyms for were: spring & green. I used tender for green, and the word budding for spring. buoyant tender shoots on a water lily pond reflections budding © Colleen M. Chesebro Judy Mastrangelo’s inspirational oracle cards, Dream Your Joy, inspired this haiku.

The Carrot Ranch March 13, 2023, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story about a place where children once played. It can be a field, a playground, or any place that attracted children to play. But now it is empty. Abandoned. Go where the prompt leads! Submit by March 18, 2022. […]

**dVERSE Announcement**REMINDER! Two chances to join OLN LIVE this month!Thursday, March 16, from 3 to 4 PM ESTAND Saturday, March 18, from 10 to 11 AM EST.You may still link one poem as usual for OLN (Open Link Night) even if you do not attend a live session. I’ve been attending the Saturday sessions and […]
Beautiful haiku! 😘
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Hi, Ritu! I missed you. Thanks. 😀 ❤
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Missed you too Colleen! But you’re back now ! 😊😘
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Thanks, Ritu. How are the kids? I missed hearing about them. 😀
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Oh they are very well, thank you, keeping me rather busy!!!
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This is so very beautiful, Colleen! What wonderful way to put the challenge!
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Thanks, Erika. The world events influenced me with the terror in Paris. I wish there were answers. ❤
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Sometimes we don’t get them…. or at least not yet.
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Happy to see you settling in and doing what you love most. Great haiku and love the purple sparkle heart.
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Melissa, we are in the midst of a blizzard right now. Love it. 😍😀⛄
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No way! Ha, ha, must admit to being a tad bit jealous, but then I come to my senses. You’ve really gone from one extreme to the other haven’t you?! Hope you are prepared for it. Stay safe now.
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It is wonderful and comfy inside. It’s nice not having to work. We’re good. I have a hot toddy and a cuddly blanket. 💗
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Curl up and enjoy so!
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Well you have come back with a stunning haiku Colleen, Perfect. 🙂
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Thank you, Judy! ❤
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Beautiful. Let’s hope
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Thanks, Olga. I only wish people recognized the humanity in each of us.
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Powerful and beautiful haiku. Welcome back to the blogging world. ❤
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Thank you so much Viva! I have missed you all so much. ❤
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Wow Colleen! What a lovely and inspiring haiku. You shine this week for sure. 😉
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What a compliment! Thanks, Vashti. I feel rusty in all of my writing. It feels so good to be back. ❤
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It’s funny how our writing muscles stiffen when we spend a few days without writing. Your haiku doesn’t show any signs of rustiness or stiffening though. 😉
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You are just to sweet! Thanks, Vashti!
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A beautiful and moving Haiku.We can pray that every day a few more people do.
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Oh, Michelle. That would be so great. The more positive comments we share, the better. Thank you, friend. 💗
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Hooray! Back to your haiku! Yours this week is very poignant and meaningful … I couldn’t agree more with your words…
Ps: Now you’re publishing in MST instead of EST! You’re two hours behind NYC now, right?
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Yes, Lia, mountain time. So far from my friend. 💗
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Even though we are two hours apart, we are close in heart !!!
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You said it! I don’t know what I would do without my Lia fix! ❤
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Awww! I’m so touched… Thank you!!!!!
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I feel the same about you 🙂
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❤
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Surely there are more people who love than hate!
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I sure hope so, Linda. The more positiveness we spread the less power the haters have! 😀 ❤
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[…] Chesebro: No Meaning | Silver Threading. Colleen has returned after a journey to a new home across the country. Check her bright Haiku. […]
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A strong message here. Well done.
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Thank you. It just felt right. Glad to be back. 💗
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Most lovely
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Thank you. 😊💗
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