I was reading a little book, called 14 Day Brain Workout. One day suggested writing Haiku. It is a way to challenge yourself to think differently and creatively. Well, everyone including seniors of the world needs to be challenged mentally. So as a senior I’ve challenged myself to write a few haiku (an ancient Japanese form of poetry that makes use of images that are seasonal and sensory in nature). I didn’t always follow the exact form. 

Here’s my feeble attempt:

1

Another year comes here 

Hoping, wishing for goodness 

Sunshine, sparkles, joy. 

2. 

Each day comes quickly

The sun rises, bringing hope 

The sun sets with smiles 

3. 

Look to the future 

Today, tomorrow, onward,

Eternity 

4. 

A new day sparkles 

Life, breath, smiles, joy, hope, kindness,

The end of day glows. 

5. 

Seventy is a number 

Not a sentence-not an end

It’s a beginning 

6. 

What is age-numbers?

Are we being put in boxes?

No, I refuse it!

7.

Me-seventy-one!

Getting older can be fun

I will not be sad. 

Now challenge yourself and add your Haiku to mine. Have fun!