walking – Word Shaper: A Poet

May 9, 2019 Carl Setzer Daily Haiku, Design, Art & Photography, Poetry, Seattle

An evening walk: tonight’s haiku

This night was lovely
Walking alone with my thoughts
While the sun descends alone with my thoughts

Tonight’s Haiku: An Evening Walk

Walking near the shore

Sunlight gracefully setting

My mind is swirling

It’s been a rough couple of days. A few moments of peace were very welcome. Walking and writing poetry connect me to the greater grace of the universe. And I’m grateful.

I’m grateful for you, too, dear readers. The likes and comments make me feel like I add value to your lives with my shaped words. So, thank you for reading, liking and commenting! It lightens the heavier loads in my life.

February 17, 2019 Carl Setzer Daily Haiku, Design, Art & Photography, Poetry, Seattle

Walking along the shore

Walking in the night
Enjoying this graceful scene
Of the moon’s ascent

One of my favorite places is the waterfront in Edmonds, about 30 miles north of Seattle. I adore walking along the shore. Even tonight in the cold, though there were moments of striking clarity.

May 11, 2018 Carl Setzer Daily Haiku, Poetry

My afternoon walk

An afternoon walk
Journeying through the quiet
With only my mind

April 24, 2018 Carl Setzer Daily Haiku, Poetry

Tonight’s Sunset: A Haiku

The descending sun
Vibrant colors bursting forth
With life resetting

Went for a walk this evening. Met my Fitbit step goal, got some lovely photos, and did some thinking. A great way to spend an hour.

December 28, 2017December 28, 2017 Carl Setzer Daily Haiku, Poetry, Seattle

Memories of a fading Seattle

Many memories
Walking past the empty halls
In winter’s darkness

Ages ago I lived in Seattle’s heart. At that point, beginning a transformation, becoming the economic behemoth of our now. Then we were still the refuge of the poor, downtrodden. Suburban business professionals drifting through, vanishing as the clock struck five. The flurry of buses and cars carrying them away, far away from us. I found myself wandering nighttime streets, streetlights and gentle rain accompanying my steps. An urban beauty.