autumn arrives breathing sighs into my ear a pillow of wind Kim M. Russell, 28th April 2019 My response to Carpe Diem Weekend Meditation #82 Introducing a new feature: photo-shopping haiku This weekend we have a new feature, revising a haiku in a similar way to photo-shopping: just a little change to make the difference […]
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Talking to Myself (Again)
watery words weep steeped in hours of lonely thoughts talking to myself Kim M. Russell, 21st December 2015 words no longer weep solitude bears poetry seeds blown on the wind Kim M. Russell, 21st April 2019 My response to Carpe Diem Weekend Meditation #81 Poetry Archive (5) … loneliness or emptiness The weekend has come around […]
Warrior Dreams
in warriors’ dreams flames of homecoming lanterns carrion crows fly Kim M. Russell, 14th April 2019 My response to Carpe Diem Weekend Meditation #80 Quest for a New Masterpiece: summer grasses, also linked to Carpe Diem’s Light Retreat 2019: The Joy of Light Day 30 This weekend is another challenge to create a masterpiece inspired by […]
The Joy of Light 29
a slant of sunlight cutting a cloud of dust motes spring cleaning begins Kim M. Russell, 13th April 2019 My response to Carpe Diem’s Light Retreat 2019: The Joy of Light The penultimate haiku In our retreat, in which we had 30 days to create haiku and tanka on the theme of The Joy of […]
The Joy of Light 28
through cracks in the cloud sufficient sunlight trickles start of a new day Kim M. Russell, 11th April 2019 My response to Carpe Diem’s Light Retreat 2019: The Joy of Light Only a few more days to go In our retreat, in which we have 30 days to create haiku and tanka on the theme […]
The Joy of Light 27
ephemeral flash butter-coloured brimstone wings among the thistles Kim M. Russell, 11th April 2019 My response to Carpe Diem’s Light Retreat 2019: The Joy of Light In a new retreat, we have a period of 30 days to create haiku and tanka on the theme of The Joy of Light.
Rain Again
trees are still naked memories and sorrow drip raindrop reflections nourished by raindrops new green growth of brave young shoots embracing each day Kim M. Russell, 7th April 2019 My response to Carpe Diem Weekend Meditation #79 Poetry Archive (4) rain This weekend’s meditation challenge is to dive into our poetry Archives, choose a haiku, […]
Springtime with Jane
rippling grass wind moves up the hill light waves the gentlest of caresses […]
Cherry Blossom Reprise
in passing showers trees shiver cherry blossom pink-petalled hoorahs 5th December 2018 no showers today sun-kissed buds anticipate cherry blossom cheers Kim M. Russell, 24th March 2019 My response to Carpe Diem Weekend Meditation #77 Poetry Archive (3): cherry blossom In a new episode of Carpe Diem’s weekend meditation, we have a new episode of […]
Shimmering Dew
emerald sparkles reflected in morning dew leaves, grass and shamrock Kim M. Russell, 17th March 2019 My response to Carpe Diem Time Glass 2019-02 shimmering dew This weekend we have a new CD Time Glass episode, in which we respond to a haiku, a tanka, a waka, an image or just a word with a […]
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