violets

though straggly
soon they conquer all…
violets

~ Issa, 1822

I haven’t had time to write my own small stones lately.  You might think it doesn’t take much time to write up a small stone, but for me it does.  I find it challenging to be succinct.

I came across this Issa haiku after spending time with the violets in the woods and meadows.  It was too appropriate to pass up.  I’m hoping it will, when I find time again, lead me towards writing my own small stones (and/or haiku) once again.  It is a challenging, but enjoyable, exercise in mindfulness.