dewdrops glitter on tangled threads of cobweb pale moon reflections mere memories of midnight in growing light of morning © Kim M. Russell, 2016 Image found on Pinterest My response to Carpe Diem Special (2nd guest) Kala Ramesh #2 “tangled thoughts . . .” (tanka) Today is the second Carpe Diem Special by Kala Ramesh, […]
Dripping
Today it has rained rust From dawn until dusk, A steady trickle of oxidation, Scented with must of degeneration: A kaleidoscopic downpour Of fragments of copper In the odd trick of bright That sets leaves alight, That slips between raindrops And drips and plops. © Kim M. Russell, 2016 My response to imaginary garden with […]
Rhyming with Dr Seuss
Think left and right And low and high, Alice is making a lemon pie; She’d better not make a mess, She’s wearing her best frilly dress. Think right and left And high and low, Follow the flight path of the crow To the door of the pear-shaped house For afternoon tea with a harvest mouse. […]
Three Dimensional
three dimensional words and imagery emerge sculpture on a page © Kim M. Russell, 2016 Images found on www.independent.co.uk My response to Carpe Diem #1073 3D print(er) Today Chèvrefeuille has presented us with an episode about one of the modern ways to create art, 3D printing, and told us about The Unseen Art Project, an initiative to make […]
Slit
I have been watching every day to see you on your way to work or to meet a friend – watching without end. I have been waiting for a sign just a word or a line only a glimpse through this slit. Suddenly you’re there – that’s it. © Kim M. Russell, 2016 My […]
Lavender Oxymoron
gentle spikiness a perfumed oxymoron of lavender clouds bees buzzing in the garden memories of happiness © Kim M. Russell, 2016 gentle scent of lavender My response to Carpe Diem Imagination with Paul Militaru #2 “gentle scent of lavender” I’ve been looking forward to this new episode of Carpe Diem Imagination with Paul Militaru (URL: https://photopaulm.com) […]
Lost Moments
Lost moments: Magic has vanished, Your jaded Skies faded Along with that smile you wear, Flower in your hair. Lost moments: You’re last in the queue, No passport, No ticket, No money to pay your way, Your future looks grey. Lost moments: Unhappy alone, Life’s on hold, Bed is cold, But beyond every […]
Waiting for Halloween
Waiting at the door in my star-studded hat, Sitting at my pointy feet is my trusty cat; In my hand a cauldron of Halloween treats, Tasty spiders’ legs and cobwebs to eat. I’ve woven a spell to lure them in, With twinkling eye and cheery grin; They think I’m in fancy dress with my warty […]
Illustrating Haiku
watercolour words seep out of light and shadow animated scenes © Kim M. Russell, 2016 Haiga by Buson part of Narrow Road to the Deep North (source: wikiart) My response to Carpe Diem #1072 paint In this new episode of Carpe Diem, Chèvrefeuille has presented us with a regular prompt, another art tool: paint. He has […]
Wings and Leaves
sunset silhouettes of crow-black wings gathering leaves on empty trees © Kim M. Russell, 2016 Image found on Pinterest My response to Carpe Diem Special (3rd guest) Herman van Rompuy “the night has fallen” Chèvrefeuille has introduced us to Herman van Rompuy, Belgian politician who formerly served as Prime Minister of Belgium and then as the […]
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