lightning flash– what I thought were faces are plumes of pampas grass Basho (Tr. unknown) illuminated briefly by celestial fireworks Kim M. Russell, 20th May 2019 My response to Carpe Diem #1671 Tan Renga Challenge Month May 2019 (18) lightning flash We […]
Month: May 2019
Ghazal of Trees
I marvel at the strength and grace of the green sinewy limbs of trees. There’s a frisson of surprise and joy when a flock of birds explodes from trees. I’m hypnotised by the dance of shadow and light when evening thrills through trees. My imagination takes flight when I see silhouettes of storm-blasted trees. I […]
A Brewing Storm
Salt marshes fade away beneath September skies tinged with nevermore grey and a violet obsession. I insist I’m right as rain, and brave the nor’easter to follow the riverway, fired up by a raven wing and the promise of a stormy day. Kim M. Russell, 30th May 2019 My response to Imaginary Garden with Real […]
Sun-Dried Grass
evening sea fog descending into sun-dried grass sweaty lovers Jane Reichhold a steep dune path promises empty beach and ocean breeze sinking sun obscured by a veil of mist melts into the waves day’s heat lingers in the sand and whispers in the sea grass Kim M. Russell, 30th June 2019 My response to Carpe […]
Peace
Perfectly quiet, except for my beating heart and echoing ears. Crows gather in the tall trees. Evening creeps in long shadows. Kim M. Russell, 29th May 2019 My response to Poets United Midweek Motif: Peace
White Crane
How I wish to call A white crane from Fukei, But for this cold rain. Kikaku Nimble fingers crease sharp folds and origami wings fly. Kim M. Russell, 29th May 2019 My response to Carpe Diem #1669 Tan Renga Challenge Month May 2019 (16) white crane May is almost over and today’s haiku […]
Thinking of Prague
A dense morning fog hides statues flanking the river on both sides and wraps the castle in a shroud, hiding its glory from the small crowd that leaves the medieval town to cross the Gothic bridge of stone. We dodge each oncoming tourist, each phantom emerging from the mist, make our way to a coffee […]
Sea and Flowers
coming to sea cliffs the off-shore breeze raises a flower fragrance Jane Reichhold seasoned with salt and sunshine a single parasol blooms Kim M. Russell, 28th May 2019 My response to Carpe Diem #1668 Tan Renga Challenge Month May 2019 (15): flower […]
Lest We Forget
I’m not one for parades or any kind of gathering where there are crowds of people – they panic me, and I feel unsafe. I prefer to keep the memory of the people who died at war with a poppy on 11th November, known as Remembrance Sunday. There are many kinds of poppy these days, […]
Hibiscus Eater
unable to get hibiscus red the artist eats the flower Raymond Roseliep it flows out vivid crimson blooms into inky haiku Kim M. Russell, 26th May 2019 My response to Carpe Diem #1667 Tan Renga Challenge Month May 2019 (14): Hibiscus […]
writing in north norfolk 