full snow moon stirs the ladybug on cold bare branches Hamish 2016 a glint of red on silver new blood in an old landscape little hints of green dotted on skeleton twigs life in suspension awakened by warm sunshine ladybug flies away home Kim M. Russell, 21st February 2019 My response to Carpe Diem […]
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Changing of the Robes
changing of the robes – deliberately I go to the neighbour to hold her child Shiba Sonome (Tr. Gabi Greve) a paper lantern in hand to illuminate her face Kim M. Russell, 20th February 2019 My response to Carpe Diem #1610 Tan Renga Challenge Month 2019 (14) changing of the robes In today’s episode we […]
Water Reflections
water reflection– a flying squirrel across the wisteria’s mantle Takarai Kikaku (Tr. unknown) in distortions of ripples purple blossoms turn to clouds Kim M. Russell, 18th February 2019 My response to Carpe Diem #1609 Tan Renga Challenge Month 2019 (13) water reflection Today we have a haiku by Takarai Kikaku, was one Basho’s best […]
Spring is in the Air
the sky is bluer birds are singing once again caressed by sunshine walkers thrust hands in pockets surprised by a chilly breeze Kim M. Russell, 18th February 2019 My response to Carpe Diem #1608 Tan Renga Challenge Month 2019 (12) Spring is in the air This feels very strange, creating a Tan Renga from a […]
An Open Window
the sound of the surf enters my home through the open window and a butterfly Chèvrefeuille (2018) an ephemeral shimmer on its ocean-scented wings the curtain flutters ruffled by a summer breeze and the crash of waves silver-washed butterfly sails into the blue again Kim M. Russell, 14th February 2019 My response to […]
White Bush Clover
the white bush clovers drop the dewdrops frequently Masaoka Shiki (1867-1902) fountains of fragile blossom shaken gently by the wind Kim M. Russell, 14th February 2019 My response to Carpe Diem #1606 Tan Renga Challenge Month 2019 (10) White Bush Clover Throughout February, the goal is to create a Tan Renga with the given […]
First Day of Spring
First day of spring– I keep thinking about the end of autumn Matsuo Basho (Tr Robert Hass) blending pastel and russet through vivid sunny colours Kim M. Russell, 13th February 2019 My response to Carpe Diem #1605 Tan Renga Challenge Month 2019 (9) first day of spring
Sunday Morning
Sunday morning all the waves in white kneeling on the beach Jane Reichhold (1937-2016) shifting pebbles on the tide in a seaside rosary Kim M. Russell, 11th February 2019 My response to Carpe Diem #1604 Tan Renga Challenge Month 2019 (8) Sunday morning Today we have a haiku by Jane Reichhold from which to create […]
Phoenix
rebirth tendrils of love spread through poetry © Dolores from burnt paper one ember ignites into bold new lines Kim M. Russell, 11th February 2019 My response to Carpe Diem #1603 Tan Renga Challenge Month 2019 (7) phoenix Today we have a haiku by Dolores of Ada’s Poetry Alcove, which she wrote in response to […]
Night of the Firefly
I wear loosely and meet the man at the night of firefly Katsura Nobuko (1914-2004) they illuminate the trees inconstant constellations hand in hand we follow secret pathways into the darkness a lovers’ moon fills the sky and fireflies are extinguished Kim M. Russell, 8th February 2019 My response to Carpe Diem #1602 Tan Renga […]
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