My 2025 in 20 Haiku: A Year’s Quiet Rebirth

Silent dawn breaks soft,
Light returns to quiet walls,
Breath held, now released.

Ordinary gleams,
Tea warms in gentle moments,
Life’s small lights aglow.

Unseen progress hums,
Showing up in steady steps,
Strength in calm presence.

Sunlight filters in,
Joy slips bare and barefoot near,
Whispers of stillness.

Seeds swell in small pots,
Roots whisper beneath the soil,
Growth unseen, steadfast.

Waves of friendship come,
Letters filled with hope and trust,
Healing in soft words.

Letting go of knots,
Peace blooms in discarded weight,
Unfinished beauty.

Raindrops blur the world,
Stories whispered in transit,
Universe in crumbs.

Puddles hold the earth,
Lessons in each softened drop,
Strength in gentle rain.

Curious footsteps,
Words slowing into whispers,
Purpose finds new breath.

Laughter’s deeper hue,
Presence in quiet circles,
Warmth replaces noise.

Knots untied with grace,
Listening deepens the bond,
Gratitude takes root.

Walks through fallen leaves,
Cycles turn beneath my feet,
Trust in earth’s return.

Fear sits for tea now,
Guests who tell their stories well,
Leaving on their own.

Weights fall silently,
Comparison fades to light,
Victories quiet.

Time’s gift gently held,
Moments measured by full breath,
Beauty in stillness.

Seasons turn softly,
Kindness threads through all changes,
Grace in every fold.

Not events but choice,
Rebellions quiet and bright,
Trust in becoming.

Whole, not perfect—true,
Sorrow and sun intertwine,
Peace in acceptance.

I began again—
Laughter, love without pretense,
Awake in the now.