Today’s poem is inspired by a day exploring the Red Rock Canyon Conservancy outside of Las Vegas. Stacey over at #verselove suggested a Haiku sonnet composed of 4 3-line Haiku and two more lines. But of course, I couldn’t resist also turning my Haiku sonnet into a photo essay. Enjoy!
Time to Explore
Twirling and swirling
Hair soaring like sacred bird
Breath stolen by wind
Define resilience
Windswept tree emerges from rock
Strength is surviving
Scrambling. Rocks not eggs
Terrain fit for mountain goats
Will hike for ahhh, views
Rare desert water
Liquid gold, secret to life
Listen. It’s singing
Glimpses, moments, stay present
Appreciate nature’s bounty.
Thinking Through My Lens 
Hi Kim, what a glorious collection of photos to accompany your haiku sonnet. My family visited Red Rock often when my mom was still alive. Now, my stepdad lives in Vegas with my uncle so I don’t see it as much as I used to. I love your last two lines because it confirms my decision on Saturday to cancel my gym membership and stick with the motivation from nature walks/hikes. Thank you for this beautiful poem, I’ll comment on Ethical ELA too.
These images caught my attention. Thanks for sharing these words. Anita
The photo essay is such a beautiful bonus here! “Stay present”–somehow always the gift that being in nature gives me.