There is room in the universe for you to dream bigger. Go ahead, blow God's mind... ~Matt Kahn
Stop and stare in awe.See ambivalence and joy.Deftly welcome more. #haiku
As you walk on asphalt, concrete, or stone, you take it for granted that there is solid ground beneath your feet. Not in the city. Seeing this man guarding an open manhole while his colleague was working in the bowels of the Dearborn St, deep under the surface only reminded that solid ground under my... Continue Reading →
Arose from shadows,braving howl of the wind,lit by rays unseen.#haiku
Vines endure the frost, with shadow of a monster, watching from afar.#haiku
Despite all the political infighting, gun violence, financial woes, and rising taxes, our midwestern city has seen a tremendous amount of growth and new construction. Highrise buildings are popping up like mushrooms wherever you look. Just take your pick, look ahead, and you will see a crane of some sorts on the horizon.Where I live... Continue Reading →
Life grinds to a halt.For a steel snake to pass through.Dirty and tired. #haiku
Dark shadows prowl.Stars illuminate their path.Come and go. Silence.#haiku
Wooden toys listen.Incense perfume lingers on.Yet, no one talking.#haiku
Yearning for wisdom.Follow the yellow brick road.It's but at arm's length.#haikuA tiny park on the very edge of the train loop on Van Buren, just across the street from Chicago's Harold Washington Library. I like how they've rehabbed the L stop and made it look more traditional than contemporary. Fits the college district nicely.
We are born as one. Pretending to be separate. Become one again. May you rest in peace, mom!
Lurking in shadows. Afraid of light far and near.Peeks and disappears.#haiku
