Burnham Park Haikus

Weeping willows stand As silent as sentinels: Children’s laughter rings. The sun’s golden show'rs Filtered by weeping willows-- Dazzling dance of light. The lake’s calm waters-- Picture of serenity A boat passes by. Weeping willows stand Beside the lake’s still waters Sheltering lovers. The much trampled grass Wet with rain from yesterday Looks verdant today. Scores of bicycles Plying the same narrow route Some fast, some slow, some -----. A sea of faces-- Some real, some blank, and some masked But which one am I? Children play, shout, run The air echoes their laughter Longing fills someone.