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.
Tag: Ivy
Sprig Spell
I build the spell with witch hazel, a woody frame to brighten gloomy days with spidery flowers in sunset sprays, sublime with spicy scent. I bind the spell with tendrils of evergreen ivy to ward off evil spirits, its heart-shaped leaves glossy with friendship and fidelity. I add some sprigs of rosemary to help you […]
Peace Within Day 6
no longer weeping ivy is the only green on the willow tree Kim M. Russell, 2018 My response to Carpe Diem’s Winter Retreat 2018 Peace Within For Carpe Diem’s Winter Retreat 2018, Chèvrefeuille has challenged us to create a haiku or tanka inspired on the theme of ‘Peace Within’ every day during a period of […]
Intertwined
I have taken the haiku from a previously posted haibun as my response to Carpe Diem #999 Ivy curly willow weeps in the stranglehold of ivy relinquished to love © Kim M. Russell, 2016
Bashful Willow
My response to Carpe Diem #949 companionship hiding naked trunk ivy embraces willow awaiting new leaves © Kim M. Russell, 2016
Hedera – a haibun
My response to dVerse Haibun Monday #7; I have chosen the Charles Bukowski quotation: ‘Find what you love and let it kill you. Let it drain you of your all. Let it cling onto your back and weigh you down into eventual nothingness. Let it kill you and let it devour your remains.’ The curly willow […]
Day 3 of the 5 day photo story challenge
Reminder of the Challenge Guidelines: Post a picture each day for five consecutive days. Attach a story to your image. Can be fiction / non-fiction Poem / short paragraph Each day nominates another blogger As I’m not at all well today and will be heading back to bed shortly, I have decided to keep it […]
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