In Norfolk, we’re surrounded by water: the sea, the Broads, and rain’s no stranger. Overnight downpours drench field and garden, fill water butts, gutters, and rain- drops sparkle on the plants on my patio, where green dill fronds unfurl and the lavender is purple. Kim M. Russell, 24th July 2023 It’s Quadrille Monday at the […]
Tag: Lavender
Finding the Way Day 15
calmed by heady scent absorbing sweet lavender a tranquil garden Kim M. Russell, 29th July 2018 My daily response to Carpe Diem Summer Retreat 2018 Finding the Way At Carpe Diem, it’s time again for the traditional seasonal retreat: a period of 30 days in which the goal is to write a daily haiku or […]
Under the Table at Grandmother’s House
Although my grandmother was quite open and modern in her outlook, her tastes were old-fashioned. This was reflected in the house where I grew up: in its solid furniture, embroidered cushions and tablecloths that hung low to cover the table legs. For a small child, the dining table was a house or a tent, where […]
Lavender Oxymoron
gentle spikiness a perfumed oxymoron of lavender clouds bees buzzing in the garden memories of happiness © Kim M. Russell, 2016 gentle scent of lavender My response to Carpe Diem Imagination with Paul Militaru #2 “gentle scent of lavender” I’ve been looking forward to this new episode of Carpe Diem Imagination with Paul Militaru (URL: https://photopaulm.com) […]
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