Bonsai
The ancient Chinese art form of growing miniture trees is known as 'bonsai' in Japan. Bonsai were first grown in China about 1500 years ago. They made their way to Japan about 300 years later.

Haiku

A Japanese lyric verse form having three unrhymed lines of five, seven, and five syllables, traditionally invoking an aspect of nature or the seasons; a poem written in this form. 

Japanese verse form, notable for its compression and suggestiveness. It consists of three unrhymed lines of five, seven, and five syllables.  Traditionally and ideally, a haiku presents a pair of contrasting images, one suggestive of time and place, the other a vivid but fleeting observation. Working together, they evoke mood and emotion.

by Dakota


Wish for a Dream
December 2003

Borg swarming, stalking,
Assimilating. You sleep.
Never yourself again.
Lost Opportunity
December 2003

I required he wait.
He did then did not. I watch
her bask in his love.
Loving Command
December 2003

 Brown eyes. Captain's pips
Red headed Maquis looks up,
His love to command.
Party Time
December 2003

Shh! She's coming
Hide birthday decorations
And gifts. Shh! Surprise!
Lights of Love
December 2003

Festival of lights
Reflect from brown eyes to gray
Shared love acknowledged.
Red Alert
December 2003

Red Alert! Rushing.
Warm brown eyes smiling down spark
A barefooted glare.
Why
December 2003

I wonder why he
Waits for her when love is his
But I'm not Kathryn.
Unrepressed
December 2003

Phaser malfunction
Protects beloved enemy.
Her trust his reward.
Chilled Warmth
December 2003

Winter wind howls through
Shattered screen, shuttle hull cracks.
Dimpled grin warms her.
Call to Serve
December 2003

Crooked smile. Dimples.
Trembling fingers on his chest
Time again to love.
Mixed Doubles
December 2003

Ridged brow glistens as
Taut muscles ripple. She swings.
Ball flies true. Love all.
Flower of Denial
December 2003

Plucking soft petals
She loves me. She loves me not.
Painfully answered.
Three for Two
December 2003

Two travel warp ten
Blue eyed blond, ridged brow brunette
Triplets to love.
Don't Tell
December 2003

She approaches, they hide.
Warp core unaligned, no cause.
It wasn't our fault!
 
Christmas Kiss
December 2003

Love or just friendship?
Mistletoe above blond hair.
He smiles. She knows. Love.
Your Turn
December 2003

Whose turn is it now?
Harry's! No, I died last time.
You're so good at it!
Mad Love
December 2003

Why her? She's angry.
But not too angry to love.
I could get mad, too..
Driven
December 2003

Racing for honor
Stop. Reset priorities.
Love is paramount.
Blood Wine
December 2003

Dark red, blood red, wine
A toast, a dream, a promise
Two lives become one.
Inspection
December 2003

Her hands explore him.
Her lips taste him. He performs.
Maintenance check passed.

The Bonsai at the top of the page is from Ninja Bonsai at http://ninjabonsai.com

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