an empty field
where once the willow stood
poppies dance
© Gsk ’16
Morning Haiku and Waka – July 13, 2016
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Tag Archives: Willows
Spring Willow – March 23, 2016
Last week I was watching a very interesting video about Chinese ink painting or when applied the Japanese art form Sume-i. The painter was showing how to paint willow branches. At a certain point he related a popular Chinese saying that from a willow cutting an entire forest would grow … which fascinated me.
a willow cutting
planted in an old vase
a future forest
© G.s.k. ‘16
Golden Willow – Haiku – December 29, 2015
Golden Willow
December morning
in splendid golden glory
the willow sways
now alone
she lost her companion
to a summer squall*
with each passing day
she loses her golden chiome
the willow ages **
Today is the last episode dedicated to my haiku and waka on Carpe Diem Haiku Kai. I have just written a brief note to Chèvrefeuille thanking him for this opportunity, but above all, thanking him for showing my poetry to myself.
I rarely re-read my poetry or in fact anything I write. I always promise myself that I will wade through my archives and perhaps put together a book or two but never quite find the time to do so. I don’t know what holds me back except perhaps a lack of confidence in my writing.
This special month and my book which Chèvrefeuille published have been such a wonderful experience for me. I wish to thank him and all of you who have read and enjoyed my work for your constant encouragement.
this hidden path
draped in honeysuckle
I hear nature sing
sweet is the blackbird’s song
as spring begins to bloom
© G.s.k. ‘15
Carpe Diem Special #189 Georgia’s 5th strolling yesterday (tanka)
strolling yesterday
astonished by the pine trees.
they seemed to copy
the heavy rain laden skies
imitating it’s wet lay.
© Georgia (May 2013)
a new day rises –
the weeping willow on the piazza
a birds’ gathering
weeping willow
in the autumn sunlight
a golden tree
under the willow
on the city’s graveyard
weeping silhouette
© Chèvrefeuille
Five Ducks Bathe – Haiku – October 14, 2015
the smell of rain
willow washing on the stream
five ducks bathe
© G.s.k. ‘15
Carpe Diem Haiku Writing Techniques #14 Sense Switching or Synesthesia
Jisei for a Willow – Tanka/Jisei – September 26, 2015
fallen – sweet willow
felled by impetuous winds
September tempest
her sisters weep on the shore
and I write her jisei
tall subtle willow
protected young and old
fell – angry winds
© G.s.k. ‘15
This was is what remains of the largest willow in the lake front parks at Riva Del Garda. I rarely could photograph her … she was just way too big – she often was just a few leaves filling in the space around her sister willow.
From last March:
Linked to: Carpe Diem On The Trail With Basho Encore #14 “falling willow leaves”
Watery Rill- tanka – July 17, 2015
gull and storm
watery rill
cascading between her breasts
waterfall
seeking her release
in a summer storm
@)–>–>—
frenzied kisses
passionate – no longer tender
drench them in the storm
he sails into her harbour
safe haven in her arms*
@)–>–>–
wayward gull
flies in the summer tempest
the willow beckons
she longs for his touch
his windswept passion
© G.s.k. ‘15
*inspired by BLANCHE SHOEMAKER WAGSTAFF courtesy of The Muscleheaded Blog
‘Weeping Willow’ – July 13, 2015
Wind and willow
wind-swept
dishevelled foliage flying
the weeping willow
the weeping willow
faces the raging wind
storm-tossed
storm-tossed
bending but not breaking
the willow resists
the willow resists
first drops of rain – fall
weeping in the wind
© G.s.k. ‘15
Written for:
Haiga Festival – Weeping Willow – March 31, 2015
willow weep your tears
but know your lover returns
with the winds of spring
© G.s.k. ‘15
weep not young willow
spring promises warmth and love
feel the southern breeze
© G.s.k. ‘15
With these two haiga I say adieu to Carpe Diem Haiku Kai’s Haiga Festival! It’s been fun to watch the willows bloom.
swishing and cooing
wind whispers spring promises
wind in the willow
© G.s.k. ‘15
Haiku Special: Under the Willow
under the willow
storm winds whisper their promise
silent song birds wait
under the willow
children play and elders nap
summer sun shining
under the willow
a lost lagoon moulders green
water reflections
under the willow
mysterious summer dreams
carps swim in the pond
Written for Carpe diem Haiku Kai – The first Line
I have to admit I enjoyed writing these haiku. I liked how the first line set the pace…and I liked looking for some of my older photos to illustrate them. Have a great day folks.
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