in an oyster shell an innocent sand grain pearl chafed to perfection Kim M. Russell, 28th 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 […]
Month: July 2018
Flower-like Snowflakes
sleep on a journey then you will understand my poem autumn winds alliterating whispers in their gathering of leaves into the sea throwing my sandals rain on my hat splashing salt and freshwater embrace with a breezy kiss mid-harvest a crane on the rice paddy in a village in autumn a wisp of grey happiness […]
Tree-house Terror
I search all round the garden; she wasn’t in her bedroom or the den, not lurking in the ghostly shadows of the infinite corridor. I cross the lawn, enter the copse behind the hedge covered with yesterday’s washing: sheets, pillowcases pinned to twigs instead of using washing pegs. Branches rustle, I hear giggling from the […]
Finding the Way Day 13
liquid traveller flows into ripples and waves the path of water Kim M. Russell, 27th 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 […]
The Hollow Sound of Winter
Geese fly overhead, chain-stitched in a skein by the beat of wings. The gaggle alights on a lazy wind, flowing like water into the marshes, their harsh, hollow honks onomatopoeic echoes of winter past present future. Kim M. Russell, 26th July 2018 My poem for dVerse Poets Pub Open Link Night This Thursday I’m hosting […]
Pouring Rain
grateful arms reach out sweet rain quenches thirsty tongues forget umbrellas Kim M. Russell, 26th July 2018 My response to Carpe Diem #1484 pouring rain Chèvrefeuille says that they are having tropical weather in The Netherlands, with temperatures rising to almost 40 degrees Celsius. We have similar temperatures here in the UK and we need […]
Finding the Way Day 12
in a red post box letters of hope and despair a well-trodden path Kim M. Russell, 26th 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 […]
Honey
a liquid sun-drop pollen-perfumed and bee-kissed summer lullaby Kim M. Russell, 26th July 2018 My response to Carpe Diem #1483 Honey In this new episode of Imagination Without Limits, our inspiration is honey.
Our Wilderness
Our garden is a green wilderness, an overgrown, tangled wildness, where cats stalk zoetic shadows and deer graze freely beneath willows; dragonflies dart between clumps of nettles, ladybirds wander and butterflies settle. No flowers are tamed or lined up in rows; it’s rampant with honeysuckle and rambling rose. Ancient quince, plum and apple tumble from […]
Sprig Spell
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 […]
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