day moon --
she wonders if it will be
a girl or boy ...

for the Shiki Monthly Kukai, June 2012, Free format topic: "Day moon"


Image: from fanpop.com

pink, purple and blue arches
with splashes of glitter:
toddler's rainbow


her tears dry up
rainbows sparkle in her eyes:
new box of crayons

for the International Kukai June 2012, Topic: rainbow

Rainbow drawing by my 6-yr old daughter -- my inspiration for the haiku ...