A Haiku Sonnet for Chris

April 25, 2021

Fourteen lines, three haiku (5-7-5) followed by a tanka (5-7-5-7-7).

Seize the day, my friend.
Tomorrow? An illusion.
Life is too fleeting.

Our daughters are joy.
Spend time with them while you can.
They grow up too fast.

Try to feed your soul.
Wait too long and it may starve.
Find solace in art.

I wish you the best.
Don’t wait too long to live life.
Be happy, my friend.
Time is inexorable.
Grab onto life when you can.