August begins
and I remember
poems
rarely at your grave —
geranium blooms freely
on your workshop stool
autumn leaves
the caregiver finds time
to rest
“rarely at your grave” has been published over the years:
Modern Haiku, Fall 1996
Ellen Olinger – Three Questions Series, 2010
Edited by Curtis Dunlap
Charlotte Digregorio’s Writer’s Blog
Daily Haiku: July 11, 2017
“autumn leaves” was the Daily Haiku for August 14, 2019.
Charlotte Digregorio’s Writer’s Blog
water
for the begonia
and hosta petals
on the lawn
small vase of daylilies
for the sunroom
goldenrod grows tall
above the windowsill
bees, butterflies, and
hummingbirds visit
by the windows
calendar
by my computer
with all kinds of notes
handwritten cards sent
health care appointments
and record of progress
work continues
I look back
and I look forward
blessings of today
humid July day
no need to water
the Christmas cactus
grey sky
and green trees
red cardinal
on the branch
by my window
rest and reflections
books to read
and blessings to count
Summer in my soul
