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 […]
Month: July 2018
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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’.
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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 […]
Under the Table at Grandmother’s House
Although my grandmother was quite open and modern in her outlook, her tastes were old-fashioned. This was reflected in the house where I grew up: in its solid furniture, embroidered cushions and tablecloths that hung low to cover the table legs. For a small child, the dining table was a house or a tent, where […]
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beacon for insects petals open to the sun a trail of pollen Kim M. Russell, 23rd 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 […]
The Sound of Wind
cedars share secrets and gossip among the chimes whispers on the wind Kim M. Russell, 22nd July 2018 My response to Carpe Diem #1480 Sound Of Wind We are nearing the end of this month’s Imagination Without Limits and today’s image is entitled ‘sound of wind’.
Inspiration in Nature
Mother Nature basking in her creation a vivid artist Kim M. Russell, 22nd July 2018 My response to Carpe Diem Weekend Meditation #42 Gaia Goddess of Earth (new feature) This weekend we have a new feature for the Carpe Diem Weekend Meditation, called Gaia Goddess of Earth. Chèvrefeuille tells us that Gaia is another name […]
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