As the summer rain sets in when the weather forecast was ‘sunny with the occasional shower’ I turn to the beauty once more of my illustrated  book of Japanese Haiku. They never fail to uplift and restore my balance of mind.

summer rain –
it drums on the heads
of the carp

Shiki

strong are the youngsters
even on a day when onions
rot on the beach

Kaneko Tōta

Very best wishes for a day in the sunshine of your mind – Denny Bradbury