departing time
water drips, seasons slip
down the cosmic drain
Kim M. Russell, 2017
I took this photograph of the water clock on Southwold Pier on Tuesday, when we chanced the weather for a day trip to the seaside. True to British summer form, it started raining not long after!
My response to Carpe Diem Haiku Kai Autumn Retreat 2017 “departure”
writing in north norfolk 
Ah, such Phenomenal truths. 😎😎😎
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Thanks Dorna!
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A water clock, how fascinating!
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This one chimes on the hour too!
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Wowza!!!
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wonderful ! Its the first time I saw a waterclock ! and how apt the words are ! Sublime !
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It’s the only water clock I have actually seen – but there are a few around the world.
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There are Oriental water clocks but they are not so mechanical !
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Beautiful photo Kim. A wter clock awesome idea.
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Thank you, Kristjaan!
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