Crows
Beckon me
Every single morning.
Copyright © 2026 by Crystal David John
"The Hay(na)ku is a 21st century poetic form designed by Eileen R. Tabios, a Filipino-American poet, fiction writer, artist. The form, which Tabios first called Filipino Haiku, is described by Eileen in an interesting history of hay(na)ku. Inspired by Tabios’ Counting Journal, lately I’ve been writing a hay(na)ku each day in my planner after the day, a quick, tiny and fun way to recap a memorable event or emotion." - - Denise Krebs
Traditionally, Hay(na)ku have:
3 lines
A total of 6 words – 1 in the first, 2 in the second, and 3 in the third
No syllable, rhythm, or meter constraints.
You can also write reverse hay(na)kus.
My buddy Harley never smiles
Hard to know what’s on his mind.
At times Harley’s not such an enigma.
Come dinner time he’ll surely remind you.
When he’s earned treats he’ll nudge you.
Time for his business? He’ll jingle chimes.
Harley hates winter and lets you know:
His walks are cut short, quick in-and-out.
Harley’s not much of a guard dog,
He’s much too friendly, laid-back and easygoing.
He’s quiet and barely vocal,
Might not bark to save his life.
Harley’s always so excited to see me
He’s got this dance that he performs.
Harley’s the most genuine and wonderful companion
There’ll never be anyone more delightfully affectionate.
AP: 2nd place 2025
russian forest cat
luxurious triple coat
friendly affection
He caressed her cheek;
A warm breeze caressed her face;
A smooth soft wet gentle kiss;
Romantic
Caressing touching a shoulder,
Stroking her cheek;
Verbally telling her she’s sweet brushing;
Overhead often a loving touch;
What does caress mean to a girl?
What does it mean to caress someone?
Means to stroke it gently in a loving affectionate manner;
The caress can be either a verb or a noun,
Both of which us, refer primarily to the affectionate;
Engaging in petting or stroking of each other lovingly;
O’ so are we ever so affectionate!
1/10/24
Written words by James Edward Lee Sr. 2024©
On the bottom of a swiftly flowing riverbed
Emotions are being polished, in rocks stead
More than can be imagined in anyones head
Joyfully, our two hearts stories are being read
Tangled and entwined, us in this watershed
Sewn, we are by affectionate needle & thread
Eyes locked in conversation, no words ever said
I long for every moment as we cuddle in this bed
Graceful and sleek, with fur so soft,
A feline beauty, aloof and oft,
She prowls the night with watchful eye,
In search of prey that scurries by.
With stealth and skill, she makes her move,
Her razor-sharp claws and teeth to prove,
She's queen of the hunt, the master of all,
A creature of instinct, she heeds nature's call.
Yet when the day is done, and the night is through,
She'll curl up beside you, purring anew,
Her contented purrs, a soothing sound,
As she nuzzles your hand, and snuggles down.
So regal and proud, and yet so sweet,
This furry friend, our hearts doth meet,
With her playful antics and loving ways,
Our lives enriched, forever and always.
Have you ever seen the clouds and the trees
Dancing and swinging
With the rhythm of pitter-patter and splash
roaming over the surface??
Have you ever seen the newly blossomed flower
blushing crimson and uncovering their veil
with the touch of the sunlight??
Have you ever ever heard the almighty 'Nature'
singing and jingling the life's melody
with all their might??
NO……????
It's a hardly staged magic of the nature
Not everyone knows
A specific time and mood is fixed
Only an affectionate beating heart can explore…
It's an enigma of the nature
Not everyone knows
A devoted and immortal heart is required,
Only a blessed Romeo and Juliet can explore…...
Forgiving and patient, so kind,
Affectionate and loving, unconditional;
Tireless, hardworking without complaints,
Humble and gentle, never does he
Ever grumble in fulfilling our needs;
Resolute and unswerving my dad is,
Selfless, simple - epitome of sacrifice, and a strict
Disciplinarian, he instilled moral values in us.
About my dear dad, I have much more to pen
Yes..had I got more space, I would go on and on...
Date: 05/21/2021
Submitted for: A TRIBUTE TO FATHERS Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Milton Hankins
S-cribe
H-as
A-uthored
I-nspiring
N-otable
E-xpression
A-s
N-atal
G-reeting
E-mploys
L-iterary
S-tatement
A-bout
L-ove
A-nd
Z-estful
A-ffectionate
R-egard
Topic: Birthday of Shaine Angel Salazar (October 19)
Form: Vertical Monocrostic
J-oyous
O-ccasion's
S-weetness
H-appily
U-ses
A-ffectionate
&
R-ings
O-f
N-uptial
A-nniversary
Topic: Anniversary of Joshua & Rona Puno (May 24)
Form: Vertical Monocrostic
M-y
A-crostic
R-egards
I-n
E-xcellent
L-ine
P-romise
O-verflowing
L-ove
I-n
N-atal
T-heme's
A-ffectionate
N-ote
Topic: Birthday of Mariel C. Polintan (February 11)
Form: Vertical Monocrostic
A-ffectionate
P-erson
R-emains
I-n
L-ovely
M-ind
A-s
E-ndearing
M-an
I-s
T-ruly
R-ighteously
A-dmired
Topic: Birthday of April Mae M. Mitra (April 23)
Form: Vertical Monocrostic
R-ighteous
E-motion
E-xpresses
N-otable
S-weetness
I-nside
N-icely
S-howing
U-nbelievable
A-ffectionate
T-endency
Topic: Birthday of Reen Sinsuat (March 19)
Form: Vertical Monocrostic
G-reat
L-ove
A-nd
D-evotion
Y-ield
S-o
M-uch
A-ffectionate
E-motion
R-emaining
I-nside
A-s
N-iceness
Z-one
A-lways
R-eceives
E-xciting
S-weetness
Topic: Birthday of Gladys Mae A. Rianzares (January 22)
Form: Vertical Monocrostic
A-ffectionate
M-ind
Y-ields
L-ove
O-nce
S-weetness
A-bounds
Topic: Birthday of Amy Losa (January 17)
Form: Vertical Monocrostic
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