December 24, 2010


The Gift

  The day had arrived,
  the family had gathered,
  gifts were brought for the child.

  With great gusto and delight
  the child tore at the wrapping
  revealing the gifts one by one.

  Toys that talked, toys that moved,
  toys with lights and sound,
  wonderful things had been bought.

  And so the time came
  when the last gift was unwrapped
  and the new toys sat all about.

  The child chose the one
  that thrilled him the most
  and was his greatest delight.

  From all that was given
  the child chose to play
  with an empty box.

  — Dan Hardison

Image by Dan Hardison
 mixed media

December 17, 2010


Deep Peace

Deep peace of Christ the light of the world to you

Words from a Gaelic blessing Image, mixed media artwork by Dan Hardison

December 10, 2010


A Light




Tanka and image by Dan Hardison
Photo: Blue Ridge Mountains, Western North Carolina



Tanka, Sketchbook - Sep/Oct 2010


December 3, 2010


Prodigal Life




Haiku and image by Dan Hardison
Photo: Maury County, Tennessee



World Haiku Association, November 2010