a bend in the Boyne
cradles a monument
ancient mystery
waiting in the gloomy tomb
for a ray of solstice sun
Kim M. Russell, 2017
My response to Carpe Diem #1287 Ireland
Chèvrefeuille reminds us that Basho was a travelling haiku poet and, back in the summer of 2016, CDHK had its first Ginko (haiku-walk), on which we visited several European countries to find inspiration in their beauty. Today’s ‘memory lane’ trip takes us to Ireland.
writing in north norfolk 
Heading up that way today. How appropriate! Very atmospheric…
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What a coincidence! I lived in and around Navan in County Meath from 1980 to 1982. Newgrange and the Hill of Tara are such a magical places, especially at this time of the year.
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In the end we visited Nowth. I have been toNewgrange, years ago.
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Nowth was fascinating. I really want to learn more.
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enchanting and encapsulating – love’the bend in the Boyne’ the literal alliterative
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Thanks Laura!
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Wonderful, Kim! I felt that you needed to know the place to convey feeling in words- which you did very well. My muse was completely stumped by this one.
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Thank you Viv!
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You’re welcome!
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The Europe ginko was awesome. We discovered several european haiku poets … your response is really beautiful.
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Thank you, Kristjaan!
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Always, Truly, Excellent! 😎😎😎🥀🥀🥀
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🙂
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