ripening crop ripples in the breeze scent of harvest Kim M. Russell, 21st July 2020 My response to Carpe Diem Exploring the Beauty of Haiku #1828 Baransu (balance) In a new episode of this month’s theme, we are exploring the beauty of haiku with a challenge to create a haiku with the ‘baransu’ (balance) technique. […]
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Clockwatching
rhythmic tick constantly turning hands time stands still Kim M. Russell 7th July 2020 My response to Carpe Diem Exploring The Beauty Of Haiku #1827 Paradox Throughout July, we are exploring the beauty of haiku, and today’s episode begins with a quote from Plato to illustrate what paradox is: “I am the wisest man alive, […]
Coast
waves crash and roll at the feet of granite cliffs immovable grey Kim M. Russell, 3rd July 2020 My response to Carpe Diem Exploring The Beauty Of Haiku #1826 Juxtaposition In today’s new challenge, we are writing a haiku in which we use juxtaposition, or side-by-side contrast. Juxtaposition of two contrasting items is often deliberate […]
Al Fresco
a hot summer’s day sizzling into evening supper on the grill Kim M. Russell, 2nd July 2020 My response to Carpe Diem back on track, a new month, a new theme: Exploring the Beauty of Haiku I am delighted that Chèvrefeuille is back with a new episode of Carpe Diem Haiku Kai. There are a […]