21
unseen in the dark
moths gathering round a flame
the crackle of wings
22
a single lantern
still burning in the window
the promise of warmth
23
sunlight through raindrops
nourishment for daffodils
my morning light-show
24
the lightness of green
willow drapes her modesty
with a new mantle
25
among fresh willow
feathered flashes of turquoise
diving kingfisher
26
cat in the window
sunlight fractures glossy fur
a twitch of whiskers
Kim M. Russell, 5th – 10th April 2019
My response to Carpe Diem’s Light Retreat 2019: The Joy of Light
In a new retreat, we have a period of 30 days to create haiku and tanka on the theme of The Joy of Light. As I will have intermittent access on my Kindle for the next six days, I’ve written ahead so as not to miss any.
