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Earth Day Haiku (by Tati)

by Elizabeth Howard

Haiku for the Earth on Earth Day

Let’s keep the Earth clean.
Do you love the Earth? I do.
PEOPLE! Don’t litter.

— day 22, by Tati

Elizabeth Howard

Elizabeth writes literary non-fiction, haiku, cultural rants, and Demand Poetry in order to forward the cause of beautiful writing. She calls London, Kansas City, and Iowa home. View all posts by Elizabeth Howard →

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Since I was diagnosed with depression decades ago (age 15), I have had some time to discover a few things that do help me. Some of those things are the usual sort of things: going for walks, taking medication, having a good support system, knowing that my diagnosis is a medical one — that I’m…

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Happy Father’s Day Colin! Three busy reluctant t Happy Father’s Day Colin! Three busy reluctant teens posed for this photo with you because you are that awesome!
We had a relaxing week at our favorite little geta We had a relaxing week at our favorite little getaway at the Lake of the Ozarks— lots of good floating, fishing, kayaking and napping too.
Glad to see fellow @artist_inc_official fellow @lo Glad to see fellow @artist_inc_official fellow @lorrieeigles artwork in the wild! #artistinc #kcartist
FIXED IT. . . #banoffourbodies #trustwomen #menst FIXED IT. . . #banoffourbodies #trustwomen #menstepup #mybodymychoice #beanally #gaymen #prochoiceisprolife #prolifeisalie #votevotevote
Giving creates happiness. That’s how to be happy Giving creates happiness. That’s how to be happy. . #themoreyouknow🌈 #giving #generosity
Happy Mother’s Day to anyone who has ever had a Happy Mother’s Day to anyone who has ever had a mother!! Tulips for you!
The Van Gogh immersive experience was outstanding The Van Gogh immersive experience was outstanding . @vangoghkc
"Plainsong" is my poem today, with prompt by @heat "Plainsong" is my poem today, with prompt by @heathercrystalk. Cut and paste this link to read it, or go to my profile for the link. Thank you Heather for the inspiration! https://zedreview.substack.com/p/plainsong . . . #demandpoetry #100daychallenge #plainsong #churchmusic #dailymeditation
Well Eureka Springs so far does not disappoint Well Eureka Springs so far does not disappoint
We had this tree wired because it was splitting… We had this tree wired because it was splitting… I prefer to hold onto it a little while and see how it does (even though the tree guy said to cut it down and get a new one ASAP) It thought it did pretty well this morning. #midwestweather #foggymorning #treephotography
What are the limits of your capabilities? Think of What are the limits of your capabilities? Think of the hummingbird, migrating now from Central America. . . . @100daysproject #hummingbirdsofinstagram #hummingbirdmigration #demandpoetry #napowrimo
Using the word “dig” from @amandaroth conjured Using the word “dig” from @amandaroth conjured up some memories of the trip Colin and I took to Egypt. I love how words in English can have so many meanings. Thanks Amanda for the word… thanks Colin for letting me weave this little fiction around our trip memory ❤️❤️. . . #100daysproject #demandpoetry #valleyofthekings #synonyms
I’m a judge! Don’t forget to vote today! Ever I’m a judge! Don’t forget to vote today! Ever since I voted in my neighborhood in Westport I’ve always wanted to be able to work the polls. I’m finally living the dream! #votingmatters
Hey @amandarothpoetry ! I got my #maryoliverpoetry Hey @amandarothpoetry ! I got my #maryoliverpoetry book from @powellsbooks to add to my collection! Don’t worry… you are still in good company, along with my @whogivesacraptp Emergency Roll! #bathroomreadingmaterial #demandpoetry #williamcarloswilliams #amreading #amothershunger @poetjenharris #wwkc
When you stop by the school to pick up your daught When you stop by the school to pick up your daughter and remember again how amazing teachers are. . . . @projecthappinesslsmo @leessummitr7 @plmstigers #teachersrock
It's the sameness that makes the hurt rise in our It's the sameness that makes the hurt rise in our chest -- the self we see in their faces. Row upon row -- some tall, some short -- faces shining, facing heaven. . . . #standwithukraine #peaceforukraine #noflyzone #haikuforpeace #sunflowerseries #demandpoetry
Who knows what is in the minds of living things ar Who knows what is in the minds of living things around us? I imagine trees have souls that would like to fly like owls, to meander like streams, to drive off into the sunset. What do you imagine? . . . #demandpoetry #treesofinstagram #poemsofinstagram #naturephotography #imagination #wwkc @artist_inc_official
New post on @thezedreview (link in bio: "Every da New post on @thezedreview (link in bio: "Every day is a new day of wonder in the world" and sometimes that wonder is stanky black tar pits or the trash can at the dog park. Sometimes that wonder is: how do I get from this minute to the next inside this drying cement of a day with any light inside still lit?" With love to @rachelnpuckett who lays out the stones for me to put my feet on, and in sisterhood with @heathercmollwriter who makes me feel brave. With apologies to @poetjenharris and #WWKC for having to put up with me. . . . #zedreview #girlslikeus #mentalhealthawareness #writingcommunity #afraidtosayit #writingforhealing
I feel like I am going to have to RE-explain to my I feel like I am going to have to RE-explain to my friends in CT and London again why we moved back to Missouri 😂 Thanks @mattsurelee for this gold. #halloweencostumes #memes #missouriproud #sexycornstalk
what nightmares, what dreams must tumble through t what nightmares, what dreams must tumble through the sleep of those in the war zone. . . . #standwithukraine #istandwithukraine #peaceforukraine #artistsforukraine #sunflowers #demandpoetry #haiku
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