

| A place to share my little poems, haiku, tanka, than bauk, 24 Syllable, etc | 
| Editor's Pick eyestar's June 28, 2018 Newsletter Fukuda Chiyo-ni: Woman Haiku Master   | 
| Excellence Pupils at the School of 24 Syllables continue to challenge and improve at their craft. ~~jvg Notes: ▼ | 
| Words in Line The nonchalant, the gallant, the turbulent, the talent, all merge with ease, create a tome to please. ~~Judi Van Gorder Note ▼ | 
| The Artic Unknown Nordic quest across the Artic's nival dunes, can only be guessed. The curious consult the Runes. ~Judi Van Gorder Notes: ▼ | 
| Fur Play Kitty under my chin, let's begin, we'll have fun. She snuggles and I purr then rub her belly fur. At that, the game is on and I become her pawn. ~~Judi Van Gorder | 
| Holiday Cheer When indulging in Christmas cheer, whether egg nog, wassail or beer, moderation is the best course. ~~ Judi Van Gorder Notes: ▼ | 
| Take Action True poverty is an empty soul easily healed by acts of charity. Take time, fill the bowl. ~~jvg Notes: ▼ | 
| 2019 #50 cat asleep and curled into crook of my knees ~~jvg #51 urge to buy looms large with Santa ready to fly ~~jvg #52 autumn sun dries last night's raindrops ~jvg #53 pile of papers grow, topple and wait ~~jvg #54 to listen to the wind's cry is to cry with it ~~jvg # 55 on his 16th birthday 6 rounds in 16 seconds, 5 shot, 3 dead school shooter 1 of them ~~jvg |