on a mountain top crown of majestic cedars sweet incense drifting fragrance of needles a soft cushion for my head soothing me to sleep © Kim M. Russell, 2016 Image found on http://www.telegraph.co.uk My response to Carpe Diem #1041 Pines Today’s prompt in the tribute month for Jane Reichhold is ‘pines’; it’s also […]
Tag: Haiku
Reminders of Snow
chill of autumn air silver rime and morning mist reminders of snow © Kim M. Russell, 2016 My response to Carpe Diem #1038 snow Today we have a quote from Alice In Wonderland by Lewis Carroll (1832-1898): “I wonder if the snow loves the trees and fields, that it kisses them so gently? And then it covers them up […]
Mountainous Yearning
unbroken landscape embracing the open sky mountainous yearning © Kim M. Russell, 2016 My response to Carpe Diem #1036 mountain, where today’s inspirational quote is from the American poet Theodore Roethke:“Over every mountain there is a path, although it may not be seen from the valley.”
Heavenly Prism
My response to Carpe Diem #1035 the colors of the spirit Today’s quote to inspire is: “Nature always wears the colors of the spirit” from Ralph Waldo Emerson through a drop of rain nature vibrates with colour heavenly prism . © Kim M. Russell, 2016
The Drought is Over
My response to Carpe Diem #1034 let the rain kiss you Kristjaan has given today’s inspirational quote the title “let the rain kiss you” and it’s from the African-American poet Langston Hughes (1902-1967): “Let the rain kiss you. Let the rain beat upon your head with silver liquid drops. Let the rain sing you a lullaby.” […]
Smile
My response to Mindlovemisery’s Menagerie Heeding Haiku With Chèvrefeuille August 24th 2016 a new dawn, a new day, a new life early morning walk I smile at the scarecrow’s silk pocket handkerchief © Kim M. Russell, 2016
Heavenly Jigsaw
My response to Carpe Diem #1032 pieces of heaven “On earth there is no heaven, but there are pieces of it.” Jules Renard (1864-1910) in the cool shadows of the garden, a small piece of heaven’s jigsaw . © Kim M. Russell, 2016
Between Moments
My response to Carpe Diem #1031 live in the present. The quote for today is from Buddha (563 BC-483 BC): “Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.” the moment between the tick and tock of a clock measurement of now © Kim M. Russell, […]
Heart Feelings
My response to Carpe Diem #1029 Felt With The Heart Today’s quote prompt is from American author Hellen Keller (1880-1968): “The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched – they must be felt with the heart.” magnifying glass of feelings and emotions heart’s erratic dance © […]
Weeping Willow
My response to Carpe Diem #1028 sadness Today’s inspiration quote: “Sadness is but a wall between two gardens.” Khalil Gibran below the willow can’t imagine tomorrow drowning in sorrow © Kim M. Russell, 2016