Category: Poetry

Poetry became part of my life decades ago. My first memory involving poetry: a creative writing class from seventh grade. Poetry and writing remain crucial parts of my life to this day.

I find my inspiration in the commonplace, in everyday experiences, in current events. My daily meditations grant me a great deal of clarity, which comes in verse.

Currently, I’m focusing short-form poetry. Predominantly I’m writing haiku/senryu with some tanka. For the past few years, I’ve worked to post a haiku daily. Though not perfect, I’ve been able to stick to that schedule pretty well. Some longer forms come to me, too, though mostly in free-verse.

A haiku from this evening’s walk in Lynnwood

Carl Setzer

Walking under stars

Tranquillity of evening 

Peace filling my soul 

Winter’s just begun 

Carl Setzer

A little haiku looking at Seattle’s, and the region’s weather of late. Happy Saturday night! 


Friday’s snow melted

Traces of white poking through

Winter’s just begun  

On The Road 

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We’ve been exploring Yellowstone the past few days. I haven’t been here since the 80s, which adds some fun to the trip. 
Today had a few favorite moments. One, here I am in Wyoming snapping sone photos of bison and I end up chatting with a cyclist from Wallingford. Tim Tower is a great guy and I loved our far-too-brief chat. Maybe I’ll run into him again since he lives relatively close. We can hope!
I also ran into this wacky RV.


It had an old Mission Orange sign attached to, along with surf boards and stuff. Driven by a fun family with twin 12 year olds, I believe. Anyway, anyone know them and their back story, I’d love to learn more about them. These folks, too, have a Northwest connection. They were up here recently, including Port Townsend, one of my favorites. 
Anyway, if anyone knows them, let me know.
Anyway, just a update from the road. You can follow my adventures on Snapchat, too. At least once I reconnect to cell service. 
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An Edmonds Haiku

Carl Setzer

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Along the water
Clarity flowing inwards
A day in Edmonds

I love the tranquil feeling of walking along the Edmonds shoreline. One of my favorite places on earth. Memories; of my my grandparents, my mom, my wife and now watching my son grow up. All these upon the sandy shores near the ferry. Part of what makes the place home.