alone on a beach wave-tumbled water-worn stone enveloped in sand © Kim M. Russell, 2016 My response to Carpe Diem #1048 stones Today our prompt is stones and Chèvrefeuille has given us examples of haiku by Jane Reichold: moon meditation in a glow of sparkles the stone peaks spring when stones speak of running water tree stone […]
Day: September 8, 2016
Riddles and Puddles
rainbows in puddles: mirror reflections of sky or nature’s street art? © Kim M. Russell, 2016 Image found on Pinterest My response to Carpe Diem #1047 riddles (delayed post) (had to be “puddles”) – Chèvrefeuille has given us examples of “riddle” haiku: A fallen blossom returning to the bough, I thought — But no, a butterfly. […]
The Loneliness of the Crumbling Keep
This broken building of flint and stone Was once a sturdy keep; Now the hill on which it stands is overgrown And grazed by sheep. No coat of arms to greet a visitor, No roof nor floor; No guard protects the perimeter, No servant at the door. The ancient walls once solid and secure Are […]