cross spider 
lurks for its prey . . .  
noon shadows

the sparkles
in a stallion’s mane . . .
chestnut moon
 

frosted fumes
spill into the air
... her words

dark river
shadows of branches
and knotted roots
 

asphalt
bolting lettuce
in a crack

Maya Lyubenova of Bulgaria was awarded the title WHA Master Haiga Artist in the April 2009 issue of the World Haiga Contest. Her haiku and haiga have been published internationally in multiple venues and publications. Maya Lyubenova's bilingual haiku collection, Flecks of Blue, was published in March, 2010.