Haiku by Ashok K. Bhargava
between my canvas
and paintbrush
a wild parakeet
dry jasmine tea flowers
re-open, steeping in the pot
pour cheery promises
life journey
a bouquet of flowers
petals fall one at a time
holding autumn
between my palms
a bunch of dry leaves
blood-red leaves
falling with the Fall
to make spring green
the whole sky
a garden of dark clouds
under the warm sun
mantra chants, incense aroma
miles from India
temple bell sounds of home
find the path
sit back
it was there all along
the murky, muddy pond
the unstained lotuses
evoke purity and beauty
a candle burns silently
it’s the light
that talks and says it all
bee stings a honey-thief
humans talk sweet
and rob
Bio
Ashok Bhargava is a poet, writer, community activist, public speaker, management consultant and a keen photographer.
Based in Vancouver, he has published several collections of his poems: Riding the Tide, Mirror of Dreams, A Kernel of Truth, Skipping Stones, Half Open Door and Lost in the Morning Calm.
His poetry has been published in various literary magazines and anthologies.
Ashok is a Poet Laureate and poet ambassador to Japan, Korea and India. He is founder of WIN: Writers International Network Canada.
Its main objective is to inspire, encourage, promote and recognize writers of diverse genres, artists and community leaders.
He has received many accolades including Nehru Humanitarian Award for his leadership of Writers International Network Canada, Poets without Borders Peace Award for his journeys across the globe to celebrate peace and to create alliances with poets, and Kalidasa Award for creative writings.
Photos by Ashok K. Bhargava (1)
Akita International Haiku Network 
Congratulations!
Ashok.
I was arrested by this haiku:
bee stings a honey-thief
humans talk sweet
and rob
I follow a completely plant-based diet, so honey is big – No no for me.
I would like to have your email id, please.
Great haiku Ashok! You are really coming into your own -great to see!