winter solitude – in a world of one color the sound of wind © Matsuo Basho (1644-1694) winter solitude – single skater on the lake inscribing circles in a world of one color inky crows compose haiku in the sky the sound of wind resonates in icicles nature’s Christmas bells Kim M. Russell, 2017 […]
Tag: Weekend Meditation
Winter Circles
tail tipped with hoar frost ring of russet fox breath hangs sparkling in dawn light sprigs of mistletoe cosy kisses and cuddles a roaring fireplace seasonal poems first snow against window panes whisper of sleigh bells Christmas tree baubles a pile of brightly wrapped gifts a child’s glowing smile Kim M. Russell, 2017 My response […]
Winter Time
hard frost glitters white blankets cover frozen earth icicles ring in crow-black trees and snowflakes intertwine in a gentle minuet Kim M. Russell, 2017 My response to Carpe Diem Weekend-Meditation #10 Fibo-ku winter time In this weekend’s new meditation, our challenge is a special kind of haiku, introduced a few years ago here at CDHK […]
Glass Art
cubes of glassy ice shatter the water’s surface a winter rainbow Kim M. Russell, 2017 My response to Carpe Diem Weekend-Meditation #9 Imagination without boundaries This weekend meditation is a challenge inspired by images.
Last Leaves, Last Light
deep silence the shrill of cicadas seeps into rocks Matsuo Bashō (1644-1694) even the last leaves to fall touch the earth without a sound Kim M. Russell oppressive greyness the glow of […]
Troiku Weekend
ancient warriors between battle and peace writing haiku © Chèvrefeuille ancient warriors laden with armour and swords a heavy burden between battle and peace lightness of bare skin exposed to the sun writing haiku brush and ink replace the sword love instead of war Kim M. Russell, 2017 falling to the ground a flower […]
Celebration
celebration finally the snow has gone early plum blossom opening tiny bud fists a flutter of petal hands convocation drowsy daffodils raise heads tickled by the sun trumpets glisten with fresh dew heralding silent fanfares jubilation from freshly festooned branches solo blackbird voice bird and human together rejoice in the spring garden Kim M. Russell, […]
River of Souls
on the river lights float to the horizon the dead rejoice © Basho on the river all the boats are tied with ropes freedom is anchored lights float to the horizon crowds of souls released flickering lanterns the dead rejoice they are free to sail away while boats are tethered Kim M. Russell, 2017 My […]
A Hundred Gourds
a hundred gourds from the heart of one vine Chiyo-Ni (1703-1775) a hundred gourds cascading sunset colours shades of autumn from the heart of a small vegetable patch a healthy harvest of one vine calabash for everyone a grateful village Kim M. Russell, […]
Raindrops and Rainbows
Squared Tan Renga #1 three raindrops a greeting card from heaven… midsummer heat (Issa) three slowly trickling teardrops wishing you were here with me wishes and feathers falling from the clearest sky colour of your eyes blurring with raindrops and tears start of a summer rainstorm Squared Tan Renga #2 flying away following the rainbow […]
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