October ripens falling leaves and calling crows counted one by one Kim M. Russell, 2017 My response to Carpe Diem #1272 October (Robert Frost) Today’s retro-feature is ‘CD-distillation’, in which we create haiku or tanka that captures the essence of a longer poem, the same poem Chèvrefeuille chose for CDHK’s first anniversary month in October […]
Tag: Carpe Diem Haiku Kai
Music of Autumn
tiny yellow flame of a goldcrest catches fire golden autumn light Kim M. Russell, 2017 Images found on rspb.org,uk My response to Carpe Diem #1271 The Last of His Name (BrunuhVille) In a new episode of the CDHK luster-month, Chèvrefeuille has brought us not only a new lay-out with a parchment background, but also […]
Desert Travellers
tired feet wade in sand grit irritates oyster eye creating a pearl a mirage in the distance oasis for travellers Kim M. Russell, 2017 My response to Carpe Diem #1270 desert travellers (Karunesh) In a new episode of our luster month October 2017 celebrating five years of CDHK, Chèvrefeuille remembers Jane Reichhold and returns to […]
Fairy Tale Reflections
an ugly ducklingreflects in an autumn ponda magical swan Kim M. Russell, 2017 My response to Carpe Diem #1269 reflection, also linked to Sherry’s prompt at What’s Going On? on 19th June 2024 At the end of the first week of Carpe Diem’s celebration month, our prompt for today from memory lane is ‘reflection’. Chèvrefeuille […]
Shuntoo
rice paper rustles animated by the breeze jitterbug shadows Kim M. Russell, 2017 My response to Carpe Diem #1268 shuntoo (spring lantern) Today we have a classical kigo for spring, ‘shuntoo’ or spring lantern, to inspire us. Chèvrefeuille tells us that spring lanterns are not made of stone, like Japanese garden lanterns, but rice-paper.
Millionaire
nature’s lottery a dandelion’s golden face in a field of weeds Kim M. Russell, 2017 My response to Carpe Diem #1267 millionaire The prompt for today points comes from a haiku by Yosa Buson (1716-1784): enjoying three bowls of Zoni * at the New Year’s breakfast millionaire as he is! (c) Yosa Buson * ‘Zoni’ […]
Koharu
among falling leaves a steadfast honeysuckle dillydallying Kim M. Russell, 2017 My response to Carpe Diem #1266 Koharu (Indian Summer) Today, on our trip down memory-lane, we’re going back to November 2012 and the theme is ‘koharu’ or Indian summer. Chèvrefeuille tells us that The Netherlands is currently enjoying a ‘na-zomer’.
Perfumed
steaming cup of tea perfumed with flowers and spice waking memories Kim M. Russell, 2017 My response to Carpe Diem #1265 perfume In the first ‘regular’ prompt of October, when Chèvrefeuille is taking us on a trip down memory lane via prompts from five years of Carpe Diem Haiku Kai, he has chosen ‘perfume’. He […]
Living Colour
creativity a tempestuous child and brightly coloured bricks Kim M. Russell, 2017 My response to Carpe Diem #1263 neighborhood of colors In the final episode of September, our inspiration is an Italian scene.
In the Courtyard
cool shade and pot plants a haven for all seasons outside traffic hums Kim M. Russell, 2017 My response to Carpe Diem #1262 courtyard blues In a new episode of Imagination Without Limits we have another Tumblr image called ‘courtyard blues’.
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