Haiku Path 3

Time stops Zen garden glimpse; Monkey mind silent ~~~~~~~~~ Falling leaves Dead brown clusters; Transitory brief ~~~~~~~~~ Walkway commotion Naughty child screams; Miniature dog barks ~~~~~~~~~ Limping old lady Struggles with pain; Wobbly knees bent ~~~~~~~~~ Coming and going So much fanfare; Traffic detour ~~~~~~~~~ Birdsong anthem Morning interlude; Timely dawn hymnal ~~~~~~~~~ Work on words Craft conspires; Printing business ~~~~~~~~~ Coffee escapade Mocha or espresso; Bitter addiction ~~~~~~~~~ Nicotine fix Swirling smokescreen; Carcinogen flashpoint ~~~~~~~~~ To be And yet; Unbecoming ~~~~~~~~~ Listen now Outrage here; Chaotic bankrupt ~~~~~~~~~ Knowing truth Blindness cures; Ignorance hides ~~~~~~~~~ Words empty Try living; No one cares ~~~~~~~~~ Holiday tryst So much wonder; Wander exploits sight ~~~~~~~~~ Another year older Not much wiser; Birthday party ~~~~~~~~~ Leon Enriquez 22 December 2016 Singapore