Wednesday, February 29, 2012

sherku: family


The ties that bind
us as family
are strong and
made stronger
by this event




What is a sherku?   


Written in the aftermath of my father's funeral. For more on Jerry's Story visit here
http://jerrysherlockstory.blogspot.com/





Tuesday, February 28, 2012

sherku: edible fruit


Fruit as flowers
Flowers as
Expressions
Of feelings
Gifts to share
Delivered



What is a sherku?   


Written in the aftermath of my father's funeral. For more on Jerry's Story visit here
http://jerrysherlockstory.blogspot.com/


For edible arrangements visit http://www.ediblearrangements.com/

Monday, February 27, 2012

sherku: solemn


As family members
Dressed and readied
Conversation became
More solemn




What is a sherku?   

Composed for my father Gerald Sherlock. He left this world on Feb 19, 2012  

Sunday, February 26, 2012

sherku: memory


There were snow flakes
This morning
The kind that
Don’t stick long
Memories of Dad will



What is a sherku?   

Composed for my father Gerald Sherlock. He left this world on Feb 19, 2012 



Wednesday, February 22, 2012

sherku: Iwo Jima


Sixty seven
Years ago he landed
Thirty six days
Later he walked off


What is a sherku?   

Composed for my father Gerald Sherlock. He left this world on Feb 19, 2012 so while the physical visits have ended, the remembrance of those visits will linger as long as the muse allows.  

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

sherku: tear


He lay sleeping
Breathing slowly
Clearly a tear
In the corner
Of his eye



What is a sherku?   

Composed for my father Gerald Sherlock. He left this world on Feb 19, 2012 so while the physical visits have ended, the remembrance of those visits will linger as long as the muse allows.  



Monday, February 20, 2012

sherku: visiting Dad 12


I am not
Interested
In anything
Jerry said
Even for ice cream




What is a sherku?   

Composed for my father Gerald Sherlock. He left this world on Feb 19, 2012 so while the physical visits have ended, the remembrance of those visits will linger as long as the muse allows.   



Saturday, February 18, 2012

sherku: trinity


On North Main
Catholic Church
Located between
Cox Cable store
And Pep Boys




What is a sherku?    

Friday, February 17, 2012

sherku: Valentine


I am so
happy to have you
as my Valentine
each and
every day






What is a sherku?   




For Dolores, my everyday Valentine!

Thursday, February 16, 2012

sherku: fireflies


When the space
Between poet and
Object disappears
Fireflies
Begin to dance



What is a sherku?    




Found when reading The Heart of Haiku - by Jane Hirshfield

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

sherku: Pantry Cookbook


Thank you for
Cultivating
Tasting, testing
Revising, binding
The cookbook



What is a sherku?   


For Michelle Clay, the creator of the Pantry Cookbook!



Tuesday, February 14, 2012

sherku: her way


Fish net stockings
Black short skirt
Eye catching
Hip boots made
For walking
Her own way




What is a sherku?   




In celebration of all women who are much more than their appearances

Monday, February 13, 2012

sherku: oatmeal dance


Counter to
Cupboard, milk
Raisins, toast
Brown sugar
The oatmeal dance
For breakfast




What is a sherku?   



Sunday, February 12, 2012

sherku: visiting Dad 11


One quarter
Tuna fish sandwich
Some coffee
Sip of milk
All of his ice cream




What is a sherku?   

for Gerald Sherlock 



Saturday, February 11, 2012

sherku: visiting Dad 10


Without glasses on
Took his cap off
Wow, he could have
Passed as
Dobby’s brother



What is a sherku?   

for Gerald Sherlock 



Friday, February 10, 2012

sherku: primary


the first thing
you have to do
is read the
primary sources
and trust yourself





This is a "found" sherku in that the words were found in the transcript of the recent OnBeing podcast by Krista Tippett and John O'Donohue

The full transcript and podcast can be found here


Thursday, February 09, 2012

sherku: overheard


Have you ever
overheard yourself
saying things
that you never
knew you knew





This is a "found" sherku in that the words were found in the transcript of the recent OnBeing podcast by Krista Tippett and John O'Donohue

The full transcript and podcast can be found here


Wednesday, February 08, 2012

sherku: lonely


The loneliest
Thing you can find
is somebody
who’s in the
wrong kind of work




This is a "found" sherku in that the words were found in the transcript of the recent OnBeing podcast by Krista Tippett and John O'Donohue

The full transcript and podcast can be found here

Friday, February 03, 2012

sherku: music



But I always think
that music is
what language
would love to be
if it could



This is a "found" sherku in that the words were found in the transcript of the recent OnBeing podcast by Krista Tippett and John O'Donohue

The full transcript and podcast can be found here


Thursday, February 02, 2012

sherku: wanted



Everywhere
she went on
this violin
she got exactly
what she wanted



This is a "found" sherku in that the words were found in the transcript of the recent OnBeing podcast by Krista Tippett and John O'Donohue

The full transcript and podcast can be found here