Tinker Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 Hi Y'all, I have been away for over a year to care for my husband (with amazing assistance from St Joseph's Hospice) and to finish the last of my 40 year financial career. November 30, 2021 I closed my Agency two weeks after my husband of 58 years, passed. I'm still taking care of loose ends from my former life but I am tentatively picking up the pen and want to get back into writing. Reading that February is Haiku Month was the spark that I needed to ease in. So here I am on February 1, 2022, Chinese New Year - The Year of the Tiger. Maybe a haiku a day for 28 days will get me going. You are welcome to join me if you feel so inclined. I missed this community. ~~Tink 2022 #1 sleeping tiger wakes to the sounds of celebration Gong hei fat choy! jvg 1 Quote ~~ © ~~ Poems by Judi Van Gorder ~~ For permission to use this work you can write to Tinker1111@icloud.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinker Posted February 2, 2022 Author Share Posted February 2, 2022 Today is Feb 2, Groundhog Day 2022 #2 Punxsutawny Phil saw his shadow this morning winter, six more weeks jvg I promise I'll get better. I'd never seen a real live groundhog until I took a trip a few years ago and visited Pennsylvania. While driving in a rural area one early evening we noticed an animal just pop up out of the ground then pop back down. It was the size of a medium sized dog. It so intrigued us we had to stop and watch. From then on we were very aware of the groundhog activity in open fields and just drove around looking for them. They must be terrible on good farmland but in an open field, so fun to watch. Quote ~~ © ~~ Poems by Judi Van Gorder ~~ For permission to use this work you can write to Tinker1111@icloud.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinker Posted February 3, 2022 Author Share Posted February 3, 2022 Feb 3, 2022 #3 smiling daffodils cluster in frozen garden late winter's sunshine jvg Quote ~~ © ~~ Poems by Judi Van Gorder ~~ For permission to use this work you can write to Tinker1111@icloud.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinker Posted February 4, 2022 Author Share Posted February 4, 2022 Today is Feb 4, Opening Day, 24th Winter Olympics, Bejing China 2022 #4 single drop of ink creates turbulent river host city locked down ~~~ jvg 2022 #5 Stepford Wives' smiles behind opening speakers Bejing's welcome ~~jvg I was expecting something spectacular along the lines of China's last Olympic opening with those amazing drummers. I'm totally disappointed, a bit creeped out, and a little angry at the transparent political postures of the opening ceremonies. Did anyone else find the smiling faces behind the speakers at the opening ceremony creepy? And what was with the caldron? A candle flame in a paper snowflake? Let the games begin! Quote ~~ © ~~ Poems by Judi Van Gorder ~~ For permission to use this work you can write to Tinker1111@icloud.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinker Posted February 5, 2022 Author Share Posted February 5, 2022 2022 #6 crumpled sheets restless legs disturb kitty empty king-sized bed ~~jvg 1 Quote ~~ © ~~ Poems by Judi Van Gorder ~~ For permission to use this work you can write to Tinker1111@icloud.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinker Posted February 6, 2022 Author Share Posted February 6, 2022 February 6 National Pay a Compliment Day 2022 # 7 your attention to my scribbles on this page complete its purpose ~~jvg Thanks for reading Today is Quote ~~ © ~~ Poems by Judi Van Gorder ~~ For permission to use this work you can write to Tinker1111@icloud.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinker Posted February 7, 2022 Author Share Posted February 7, 2022 Monday February 7 2002 #8 flips into blue sky to land on white icy slope snowbirds tumble ~~jvg Quote ~~ © ~~ Poems by Judi Van Gorder ~~ For permission to use this work you can write to Tinker1111@icloud.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinker Posted February 8, 2022 Author Share Posted February 8, 2022 Tuesday February 8 National Laugh and Be Rich Day 2022 #9 novel propped open pages turn to last chapter all else can wait ~~hvg Quote ~~ © ~~ Poems by Judi Van Gorder ~~ For permission to use this work you can write to Tinker1111@icloud.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyv Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 Stay AwayDon't stay away as long as you did stay away, just stay and never stay away. Don't Stay Away (Tom Rain & Max Lyazgin Remix) Haiku in iambic pentameter? 🤔 1 Quote Here is a link to an index of my works on this site: tonyv's Member Archive topic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinker Posted February 10, 2022 Author Share Posted February 10, 2022 36 minutes ago, tonyv said: Haiku in iambic pentameter? 🤔 Very inventive Tony. We were in touch, thank you for that. Wednesday Feb 9 2022 # 10 to stay at home and not to stray today I guess, I'll play jvg iambic not pentameter but under 17 syllables short/long/short haiku 1 Quote ~~ © ~~ Poems by Judi Van Gorder ~~ For permission to use this work you can write to Tinker1111@icloud.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyv Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 5 minutes ago, Tinker said: to stay at homeand not to stray today I guess, I'll play Welcome home, Judi. I love the ambivalence ... 😊 Quote Here is a link to an index of my works on this site: tonyv's Member Archive topic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinker Posted February 10, 2022 Author Share Posted February 10, 2022 Thursday Feb 10 National Wear Flannel Day 2022 #11 trucks clog border reject government mandates land of the free ~~jvg Quote ~~ © ~~ Poems by Judi Van Gorder ~~ For permission to use this work you can write to Tinker1111@icloud.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinker Posted February 11, 2022 Author Share Posted February 11, 2022 Friday Feb 11 Peppermint Patty Day 2022 #12 "important" papers clutter my desk, wait order one page at a time ~~jvg I've now been retired 2 months and 11 days and I still have paperwork to complete to finalize the close of my agency. This includes a fiduciary audit and a Workers Comp audit. Busy bureaucracy. I hate spread sheets. Quote ~~ © ~~ Poems by Judi Van Gorder ~~ For permission to use this work you can write to Tinker1111@icloud.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinker Posted February 12, 2022 Author Share Posted February 12, 2022 Saturday Feb 12 Abraham Lincoln's Birthday 14th President of the United States of America Taking a side trip from haiku and include a tanka today.Honest Abe War between brothers raged to preserve a union. Way of life threatened, chains of the enslaved, broken. President Lincoln prevailed. ~~jvg Quote ~~ © ~~ Poems by Judi Van Gorder ~~ For permission to use this work you can write to Tinker1111@icloud.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinker Posted February 13, 2022 Author Share Posted February 13, 2022 Sunday Feb 13 Super Bowl Sunday 2022 #13 run, sack, hike and spike tackle, pass, receive and score pigskin game day Quote ~~ © ~~ Poems by Judi Van Gorder ~~ For permission to use this work you can write to Tinker1111@icloud.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinker Posted February 14, 2022 Author Share Posted February 14, 2022 Monday Feb 14 Happy Valentine's Day 2022 #14 the brush of a hand a sideward glance, secret smile young butterflies dance Quote ~~ © ~~ Poems by Judi Van Gorder ~~ For permission to use this work you can write to Tinker1111@icloud.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinker Posted February 16, 2022 Author Share Posted February 16, 2022 Tuesday Feb 15 Susan B Anthony Day 2022 #15 a voice, a choice simply checking a box can change destinies Quote ~~ © ~~ Poems by Judi Van Gorder ~~ For permission to use this work you can write to Tinker1111@icloud.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinker Posted February 17, 2022 Author Share Posted February 17, 2022 Wednesday Feb 16 2022 #16 heat on kitty's coat from nap under winter's sun blossoms spring forth Quote ~~ © ~~ Poems by Judi Van Gorder ~~ For permission to use this work you can write to Tinker1111@icloud.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinker Posted February 17, 2022 Author Share Posted February 17, 2022 Thursday Feb 17 Random Acts of Kindness Day 2022 #17 ice shards stab at my waking bones hot shower steams Quote ~~ © ~~ Poems by Judi Van Gorder ~~ For permission to use this work you can write to Tinker1111@icloud.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinker Posted February 18, 2022 Author Share Posted February 18, 2022 Friday Feb 18 2022 #18 platinum plastic swipes to buy silver ovens old white fridge functions ~~jvg Quote ~~ © ~~ Poems by Judi Van Gorder ~~ For permission to use this work you can write to Tinker1111@icloud.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinker Posted February 19, 2022 Author Share Posted February 19, 2022 Saturday Feb 19 2022 #19 through the glass, morning light, colors shaped by nature dust streaks window panes Quote ~~ © ~~ Poems by Judi Van Gorder ~~ For permission to use this work you can write to Tinker1111@icloud.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinker Posted February 20, 2022 Author Share Posted February 20, 2022 Sunday Feb 20 2022 #20 bristled tail, Molly runs full tilt into my room what dangers lurk? 1 Quote ~~ © ~~ Poems by Judi Van Gorder ~~ For permission to use this work you can write to Tinker1111@icloud.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinker Posted February 23, 2022 Author Share Posted February 23, 2022 Monday Feb 21 President's Day and my granddaughter Trinity's 21st birthday 2022 #21 little black dress Delta Zeta induction high heeled shoes Tuesday Feb 22 2022 #22 heavy eye lids cloak tired oculus still sleep eludes Wednesday Feb 23 2022 # 23 field of yellow blooms in green grass bend in the wind chilled by the north Quote ~~ © ~~ Poems by Judi Van Gorder ~~ For permission to use this work you can write to Tinker1111@icloud.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinker Posted February 25, 2022 Author Share Posted February 25, 2022 Thursday February 24 National Chili Day Russia invades Ukraine 2022 #24 ball of fire bursts on the horizon of Kyiv borders assaulted Quote ~~ © ~~ Poems by Judi Van Gorder ~~ For permission to use this work you can write to Tinker1111@icloud.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinker Posted February 25, 2022 Author Share Posted February 25, 2022 Friday 25 National Clam Chowder Day 2022 #25 steam rises visible aroma white cream Quote ~~ © ~~ Poems by Judi Van Gorder ~~ For permission to use this work you can write to Tinker1111@icloud.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinker Posted February 26, 2022 Author Share Posted February 26, 2022 Saturday Feb 26 2022 #26 I wake in my bed others wake in bomb shelters we are one people Quote ~~ © ~~ Poems by Judi Van Gorder ~~ For permission to use this work you can write to Tinker1111@icloud.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinker Posted February 27, 2022 Author Share Posted February 27, 2022 Sunday Feb 27 International Polar Bear Day 2022 #27 Molotof cocktails thrown at Russian supply trucks children play turtle Quote ~~ © ~~ Poems by Judi Van Gorder ~~ For permission to use this work you can write to Tinker1111@icloud.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinker Posted February 28, 2022 Author Share Posted February 28, 2022 Monday Feb 28 2022 # 28 mothers with babies shelter from bombs in basements long lines for bare shelves 1 Quote ~~ © ~~ Poems by Judi Van Gorder ~~ For permission to use this work you can write to Tinker1111@icloud.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinker Posted March 1, 2022 Author Share Posted March 1, 2022 March 1, Fat or Shrove Tuesday, Mardi Gras 2022 #29 booze, boobs and bangles saxophones wail cool jazz tomorrow we fast Well I did it. A haiku a day for the month of February. Not always well done, and a couple were late being posted but there are 28 haiku in 28 days with an added bonus for March 1 in honor of Mardi Gras. Hopefully this exercise unlocked my writer hiatus and I can get some regular writing going. But I still don't feel ready to just let the ink flow. I will go back to basics and use some of the forms and genres I researched of which I haven't before written examples in an attempt to wake my muse. Quote ~~ © ~~ Poems by Judi Van Gorder ~~ For permission to use this work you can write to Tinker1111@icloud.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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