paper wishes fly in a blossom-scented breeze goodbye to winter Kim M. Russell, 10th January 2019 My response to Carpe Diem #1581 Setsubun Today we are being inspired with a classical kigo: setsubun, the last day of winter, which features ritualistic chasing of devils out of the house, allowing good luck for the spring (the […]
Tag: Carpe Diem Haiku Kai
Winter Moonlight
silver moonlight in a frosty serenade sonata on ice Kim M. Russell, 9th January 2019 My response to Carpe Diem #1580 moonlight In a new episode of Carpe Diem’s Haiku Kai, our inspiration is a modern kigo extracted from Jane Reichhold’s Dictionary of Haiku, the online version: moonlight.
Bonfire
orange flames flicker we are drawn to bonfire heat sparks among the stars Kim M. Russell, 7th January 2019 My response to Carpe Diem #1579 bonfire (takibi) This month we’re exploring modern and classical kigo (seasonwords) for winter. Today’s classical kigo is ‘bonfire’ (takibi).
Amaryllis
a naked lady opening her lush petals with scarlet flourish Kim M. Russell, 6th January 2019 My response to Carpe Diem #1578 Amaryllis (modern kigo) This month we are exploring classical and modern season words (kigo) for winter. Today’s modern kigo (taken from Jane Reichhold’s Dictionary of Haiku) is amaryllis.
Snowflakes
blooming on the wind icy flowers swirl and melt on a waiting tongue Kim M. Russell, 4th January 2019 My response to Carpe Diem #1577 snowflakes (kazahana) This month we are exploring the kigo (seasonwords) of winter. Chèvrefeuille reminds us that one of the basic rules of a classical haiku is the use of kigo, […]
Winter Dawn
silent morning star curtseys to a fading moon a snowflake sparkles Kim M. Russell, 3rd January 2019 My response to Carpe Diem #1576 Dawn Today we have a modern kigo, taken from Jane Reichhold’s Dictionary of Haiku: dawn.
Winter Mist
the silence of mist no ripples in the whiteness a rusty leaf drifts Kim M. Russell, 2nd January 2019 My response to Carpe Diem #1575 Fuyukasumi (Winter Mist) This month we are finding our inspiration through the kigo (seasonwords) of winter, and today we have a classical kigo: Fuyukasumi (or Winter Mist).
Goodbye to the Old Year
the old year’s over in a flash of fireworks all that’s left is smoke Kim M. Russell, 1st January 2019 My response to Carpe Diem #1574 New Year’s Eve In the first episode of 2019, in a month in which we will be exploring classical and modern kigo for winter, we are celebrating the new […]
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 […]
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.
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