The year is old and so is the moon, a full cold and haughty moon, a turning of the tides moon. Aloof and frigid, she knows no humidity, she is dry and dusty, her atmosphere musty. But her breath is frosty, her eyes are full of ice and her crown of stars is sharp as […]
Christmas Tree
in scented needles tiny pine cone buds nestle natural baubles icicles hang from branches sparked by the light of a star Kim M. Russell, 22nd December 2018 My response to Carpe Diem Seven Days Before Christmas 2018 (5) Christmas Tree It’s day five of the countdown to Christmas and today’s episode is about the Christmas […]
Feliz Navidad
ringing through the peace songs of happiness and joy Christmas is coming Kim M. Russell, 21st December 2018 My response to Carpe Diem Seven Days Before Christmas 2018 (4) Feliz Navidad In this new episode of the countdown to Christmas, we have a piece of music to inspire us: ‘Feliz Navidad’, which was released in […]
Lawless Rainforest
incult wilderness defies civilsation the scent of danger Kim M. Russell, 21st December 2018 My response to Carpe Diem #1570 Darién Gap … a gap in the Pan American Highway In our haiku road trip along the Pan American Highway, we are still in Mexico and have reached a gap, which is known as the […]
The Thylacine’s Lament
They alliterated me, called me the Tasmanian Tiger, me, a marsupial. They think they obliterated me, but here I am, lurking in the murky shadows between sorrow and laughter, cowering in sun burnt woods. I only come out at night, and you are waiting to find out if my bark is worse than my bite. […]
Meditation
breathing space of hope between misfortune and joy a Christmas prayer Kim M. Russell, 20th December 2018 My response to Carpe Diem Seven Days Before Christmas 2018 (3) Meditation On day three of the countdown to Christmas we are taking inspiration from the CDHK E-book Christmas Stockings.
Mexico City
this ancient city emits spicy aromas a vibrant flower Kim M. Russell, 20th December 2018 My response to Carpe Diem #1569 Mexico City In today’s episode of our Pan American Highway trip we have arrived in Mexico City.
Candles
golden candlelight an incandescent flicker waxing with wonder Kim M. Russell, 19th December 2018 My response to Carpe Diem Seven Days Before Christmas 2018 (2) Candles On day two of our countdown to Christmas, ‘candles’ is our theme. Candles are symbolic and beautiful. I love them. I attended Christingle at a local school yesterday and it […]
Mayan Temple
set in sacred stones hieroglyphs are fallen stars prayers returned to gods Kim M. Russell, 19th December 2018 My response to Carpe Diem #1568 Mayan Culture Today we have an image of Mayan Culture to inspire us.
Messages from Mother Nature
Frost leaves chalk marks on wall and fence, reminders that last summer did shine: a punishing sun dug runes in baked earth, raised a cloud of dust that stung our eyes – maybe we misread the message. Since then, Nature has left gentler signs on falling leaves in nuanced colours and there is still hope […]
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