arid summer creek anticipates a shower tumbling autumn leaves © Kim M. Russell, 2016 My response to Carpe Diem #1057 creek Today we have another episode inspired by Jane Reichhold’s saijiki “A Dictionary of Haiku” and the prompt is creek, a modern kigo from the Summer Terrestrial section. The examples of haiku by Jane are: summer […]
Month: September 2016
Vincent’s Vagaries
lightning rod madness in his hand wheeling stars round the moon brush strokes burning into dawn a conflagration © Kim M. Russell, 2016 My response to Mindlovemisery’s Menagerie B&P’s Shadorma and Beyond: Robert Fagles – September 17, 2016 This week Paloma has asked us to continue to follow Candy’s lead by reinterpreting an existing poem as a […]
Dew-silvered
an owl’s silent wings gliding on morning shadows dew-silvered garden © Kim M. Russell, 2016 Image found on Pinterest My response to Carpe Diem #1056 dew Today the prompt is dew, with a haiku by Jane Reichhold for inspiration: seaside gardens summer dew comes filled with ocean power © Jane Reichhold
Cool Autumn
the year has started to draw to a close – autumn cools remaining heat © Kim M. Russell, 2016 My response to Carpe Diem #1055 coolness The following are haiku by Jane Reichold for inspiration for today’s episode on ‘coolness’: a day shortens as the beach cools its shadows dry creek bed a coolness flows […]
White Water Waltz
Where waltzing white water bumps and grinds timber The feet of log drivers beat out a tune; Maple leaves fall and are swept down the river To the song of the rapids by the light of the moon. It was under the moon I first waltzed with a log driver; Stepping lightly, he kissed me […]
A Few Clerihew
John Donne Was a dirty old man Who likened fondling and seduction To New World exploration John Milton Was a glutton for Stilton Nightmares from cheese on toast Resulted in Paradise Lost Elizabeth Barrett Browning Couldn’t stop frowning Like many lady Victorians She was hooked on laudanum © Kim M. Russell, 2016 My […]
Gate
Overhead Wings spread Frozen by fate Iron weight Open gate An invitation Anticipation Consternation Fear of the unknown All alone Walls of stone City of the dead © Kim M. Russell, 2016 My response to Sue Vincent – Daily Echo Thursday photo prompt – Gate – #writephoto
Death Wears it Well
Death wears Anorexia well, draping the latest fashion against her bony frame – it’s all about the name – weighing herself up in the mirror, nude. Her attitude is rude and sassy, with a hint of fear, as she tucks lank hair behind her ear, turns to view her new tattoo and wonders why it’s […]
Freewheeling Solstice
solstice cycle freewheeling through summer days then long nights draw in © Kim M. Russell, 2016 I have a large framed print of this photograph on my study wall: Hermann Landshoff. ‘The Bicyclers’ Published in ‘Junior Bazaar’ August 1946 Image found on artblart.com My response to Carpe Diem #1054 Summer Solstice Today our prompt is Summer […]
Rare and Unexpected
unexpected a rare marsh fritillary colours of autumn flash in a butterfly’s wings dancing in September sun © Kim M. Russell, 2016 It’s not easy chasing butterflies with a camera, so I have used this image found on www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk My response to Carpe Diem Tokubetsudesu #91 Ese’s Voice, our “runner-up” of the “prayers” kukai. Chèvrefeuille has […]
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