in the cold mountains a yak’s wool holds summer warmth obstinate and true Kim M. Russell, 2017 Image found on iStock My response to Carpe Diem #1204 Yaks (another reprise) In another episode of this month’s journey to Tibet, Chèvrefeuille has revived a previous prompt on the theme of Yaks. He tells us that the […]
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Pedicularis
the common lousewort has a magical power humble mountain herb camouflaged in shades of leaves and beautiful curved flowers Kim M. Russell, 2017 Image found on Pinterest My response to Carpe Diem #1203 Pedicularis In today’s episode of CDHK we are looking again at the alternative health care of Tibet. Chèvrefeuille tells us that the […]
Corydalis
electric blue tubes shimmer on waves of spring green ampoules of healing Kim M. Russell, 2017 Image found on Pinterest My response to Carpe Diem #1202 Corydalis In another episode of our magical journey through Tibet, Chèvrefeuille has introduced a herb for our inspiration, one of the most secret and sacred herbs used in Tibet […]
Campanula Flood
early summer sky drips through branches in the woods a flood of bluebells Kim M. Russell, 2017 Image found on Pinterest My response to Carpe Diem #1201 Campanula (Blue Bell) Today the challenge consists of images of bluebells Campanula) and several haiku, of which my favourite is: The entire sky Leans in all directions Trying […]
Perpetuum Mobile
birds of rocks and spray tip pebbles on sun-drenched sand flip shells and seaweed – on the distant horizon summer is sparkling in salt Kim M. Russell, 2017 Image found on rspb.org.uk My response to Chèvrefeuille’s Gift to You to Celebrate Our First Luster of Carpe Diem Haiku Kai #4 reprise “perpetuum mobile” In a […]
Tibetan Prayer Flags
a warm wind ripples bright rainbow of prayers unfolds in Tibetan sky freedom echoes in mantras across the Himalayas Kim M. Russell, 2017 Image found on Pinterest My response to Carpe Diem #1199 prayer flags, messengers for the gods In the first episode of June at Carpe Diem Haiku Kai, Chèvrefeuille is taking us on […]
May Tan Renga Day 1
on a gust of wind the cherry blossoms dance through the streets in praise of the Creator © Chèvrefeuille spring flies ahead of itself towards the warmth of summer Kim M. Russell, 2017 My response to Carpe Diem Tan Renga Challenge Month (Second Edition), May 2017 #1 on a gust of wind Chèvrefeuille has welcomed […]
Moon Flower
rising from shadows flowering the night garden a blossoming moon Kim M. Russell, 2017 My response to Chèvrefeuille’s Gift to You to Celebrate Our First Luster Of Carpe Diem Haiku Kai #2 “Use That Quote” A few weeks ago Chèvrefeuille started a special feature to celebrate our upcoming first luster. In this special feature he […]
Siberian Ginseng
shy woodland briar with a warrior’s vigour ancient remedy Kim M. Russell, 2017 Image found on Pinterest My response to Carpe Diem #1198 (theme week 4) Acanthopanax (Ukogi) or Eleutherococcus Sieboldianus or Siberian Ginseng In the final episode of this month’s theme-week we have another classical spring kigo: Acanthopanax (Ukogi). This plant, also known as […]
Butterbur
purple-tinged flowers offering from heart-shaped leaves nature’s remedy Kim M. Russell, 2017 Image found on Pinterest My response to Carpe Diem #1197 (theme week 3) Butterbur (Fuki no Tou)
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