Tiger Riding for Beginners

Traveling Poet Philosopher & Occasional Wiseacre

Lilac-Breasted Roller [Senryū]

Posted on September 28, 2022 by B Gourley

the Roller,
when asked its color,
said, "all of them."

Young & Old [Haiku]

Posted on September 27, 2022 by B Gourley

bamboo, young & supple,
looms over knurly and
stunted hardwoods

Noisy Parakeets [Senryū]

Posted on September 27, 2022 by B Gourley

noisy parakeets
loop above the neighborhood:
just flockin' around

Winter Afternoon [Haiku]

Posted on September 27, 2022 by B Gourley

winter clouds
hang thick and low, but -yet-
 the sun burns through

Nettle [Haiku]

Posted on September 25, 2022 by B Gourley

i’ve seen nettles,
& i’ve felt nettles —
better the former

Bear Bouffant [Limerick]

Posted on September 25, 2022 by B Gourley

There once was a quite sizable bear --
yet more imposing for its shaggy hair.
"If I took a shave,
I'd better fit my cave, 
but hunters would laugh, not beware."

Silent Chimes [Haiku]

Posted on September 25, 2022 by B Gourley

silent forest.
wind chimes hang stiffly,
as leaves sway

Psychedelic Parade [Limerick]

Posted on September 24, 2022 by B Gourley

An old man got caught up by a parade.
Street after street, he was barred by blockade.
But he didn't lose poise
'til walking plush toys
convinced him LSD was being covertly sprayed.

Cloud Deception [Haiku]

Posted on September 24, 2022 by B Gourley

puffy white clouds
seem no less solid 
than gray granite

Wheel of Life [Haiku]

Posted on September 24, 2022 by B Gourley

conscious.
be, do, sleep, repeat…
unconscious.

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