Like a pupa I struggle from my bed, still wrapped in the pleonasm and images of butterfly dreams. Pinned to the mattress, trapped by a searing ray of sunlight poking its nose through the curtains, I grab the triptych of the day and pull it open. Mice nibble at my toes – I ward them […]
Day: January 23, 2017
Impossible Question
in search of answers the pilgrim travels the road no stone left unturned Kim M. Russell, 2017 wooden cross somewhere along the Road to Santiago My response to Carpe Diem #1132 ‘The wrong answer will indicate the right one.’ (Petrus) We are almost at the goal of our pilgrimage: Santiago De Compostela. In this episode, […]
Rain on the Mountain
veiling the mountain rainclouds gather at the peak a fresh spring shower Kim M. Russell, 2017 Image found on Pinterest My response to Carpe Diem honors Jane Reichhold (1937-2017) E.) Fuji No Yama In a new episode of our special Theme Week, Chèvrefeuille has shared more of Jane’s writing to inspire us. This time we […]
Broken Shells
below a spring moon ferocious waves shatter shells scattering beauty Kim M. Russell, 2017 Image found on Pinterest Day nine of Carpe Diem’s Spring Retreat 2017 fragile beauty Chèvrefeuille has welcomed us to the Spring Retreat 2017. Last year we had two retreats: one in summer and one in winter. This year he has planned […]
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