I build the spell with witch hazel, a woody frame to brighten gloomy days with spidery flowers in sunset sprays, sublime with spicy scent. I bind the spell with tendrils of evergreen ivy to ward off evil spirits, its heart-shaped leaves glossy with friendship and fidelity. I add some sprigs of rosemary to help you […]
Day: July 24, 2018
Lily of the Valley
delicate perfume of fatal pale perfection silent carillon Kim M. Russell, 24th July 2018 My response to Carpe Diem #1482 Lily of the Valley Today’s image for our inspiration is of a vase of lilies-of-the-valley, which were my grandmother’s favourite flowers and perfume. They are also highly poisonous. Chèvrefeuille has shared a tanka from 2015 […]
Finding the Way Day 11
blue whorl spiralling in a displaced ammonite an echo of waves Kim M. Russell, 25th July 2018 My daily response to Carpe Diem Summer Retreat 2018 Finding the Way At Carpe Diem, it’s time again for the traditional seasonal retreat: a period of 30 days in which the goal is to write a daily haiku […]
Three Year Anniversary
I can’t believe that it’s three years ago today that I posted my first thoughts on WordPress – and my first haiku: https://writinginnorthnorfolk.com/2015/07/24/my-first-blog-haiku/
Buoyant in Shadows
Splashed by shadows in the semi-cool of an empty swimming pool and feeling liquid-loose and buoyant from the sun’s electric current, I am floating in glimmers of past divers and swimmers; shouts and screams echo in daydreams of long ago summers at the lido. Kim M. Russell, 24th July 2018 My response to Mindlovemisery’s Menagerie […]
Coffee Break
rich brown aroma lipstick kisses steam on cups a crowded café Kim M. Russell, 24th July 2018 My response to Carpe Diem #1481 Coffee Break Today’s image for inspiration is entitles ‘Coffee Break’.
Finding the Way Day 10
in shrinking shadows no footprints on sundried grass a new pair of shoes Kim M. Russell, 24th July 2018 My daily response to Carpe Diem Summer Retreat 2018 Finding the Way At Carpe Diem, it’s time again for the traditional seasonal retreat: a period of 30 days in which the goal is to write a […]
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