My response to Bastet’s Month of Haiga – hidden. Apologies for using this photo more than once, but I quite like it – it sums up the Norfolk Broads perfectly! Through a screen of reeds A glimpse of silver river As it rounds the bend Teasing at the bobbing boats Tugging knots of sturdy rope […]
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Catkins Dancing
Yesterday we drove the short distance to the North Norfolk coast for a brisk Sunday walk. On the way, we saw clear signs that spring is already here, with trees and hedges already blossoming. What made me jump up and down in the passenger seat and point like a child were the catkins. When I […]
Storm Watching
The gale came howling Battering the coast with waves An untamed wildness Erupting in salty foam From the rumbling heaving sea © Kim M. Russell, 2016
Securing Time
My response to the Secret Keeper’s Weekly Writing Prompt #22 I sense the seasons walking in a wild garden alone among trees changing outlines and colours securing time with leaves © Kim M. Russell, 2016
Message of Spring
My response to Carpe Diem Special #195 Hamish Managua Gunn’s first “full snow moon” Winter’s tapestry of branches, bark and damp earth is torn asunder by emerging shoots and buds a silent message of spring © Kim M. Russell, 2016 Image found on pixabay.com
The Sweetness of Primroses
I am down to one poem a day due to working on the second draft of a story for a competition and preparing to revise Joe and Nelly. Today I decided to write a response to Carpe Diem #909 Sweetness Simple and yellow Primroses are sweet flowers In a woodland glade Shyly dancing […]
Plum Blossom
My response to Carpe Diem #906 Ume-no-hana (ume flower) Scent of plum blossom Wavering on a spring breeze Whisper of petals Washed away by gentle rain Certain they will bloom again © Kim M. Russell, 2016 Image found on Pinterest
The End of January
The moody hues and Seascapes of January Have come to an end First days of February Emerge with daffodil shoots © Kim M. Russell, 2016
A Cup of Jasmine Tea
My tanka in response to Carpe Diem #905 Throw That Pebble #3 drinking tea fragrant steam rises hovers above the tea cup waiting for two lips to press against porcelain and taste sweet jasmine flowers © Kim M. Russell, 2016 Image found on boisdejasmin.com
Keyhole
My response to Imaginary Garden with Real Toads Bits of Inspiration ~ Keyhole A restricted view Through a closed door keeps secrets Until the key turns And engages the tumblers Unlocks possibilities © Kim M. Russell, 2016
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