a small pool
forest green and clear
just lovely
and who can we see?
that’s right, a wonderful frog!
he says ‘om’ and ‘om’
and he’s placid and peaceful
in his lotus position
~~~
It’s a haiku 3/5/3, plus tanka – such fun!
Written in response to this week’s Tanka Challenge hosted by Selma
And there is Paul’s Wonderful World of Color – great photos!
The Joshua Trees
stunning, aren’t they,
powerful too,
great – magnificent, in fact,
yet the trees are stark and strange.
the sun has just risen,
the trees are warming up nicely,
but did you know that they can walk around?
if you look carefully,
you’ll see them,
promise.
~~~
Image credit: YS @Unsplash
This image shows Joshua trees in a California desert, in the background the sun is rising over the hills.
Written in response to Sadje‘s What Do You See #298 photo prompt.
Alma Thomas, Celestial Fantasy, 1973, acrylic on canvas, Smithsonian American Art Museum
Warp and Weft – it’s a Shadorma (twice)
warp and weft
beautiful colours
let’s begin
to weave now
it is mostly bright, bright blue
with a hint of pink
lots to do
as the shuttle moves
quick and turn
and again
it’s not a painting this time
it’s a lovely scarf
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Written in response to this week’s Tanka Challenge hosted by Melissa from Mom With a Blog
a long way to go,
as I continue to climb,
it’s almost a race.
don’t look down, look up,
did you say that I’m tiny?
just think perspective.
you see from my side,
I’m invincible, really,
I am a giant!
such fun, eh… giggling.
~~~
Image credit: Vladimir Vinogradov @Unsplash
This image shows a small metal statue of a tiny man climbing a pole. The statue is of a man wearing a suit and a hat and looking upwards.
Written in response to Sadje‘s What Do You See #297 photo prompt.
a tasty morsel
tongued with creaminess, gorgeous
it’s melting and moist
sprinkling happiness
drawn with pastels and charcoal
a luscious painting
a delightful cake
dark and delicious, blissful
it could eat itself
~~~
Thanks to Colleen for the inspiration to write syllabic poetry. This week, let’s experiment with synesthesia.
a beautiful eagle
he flies up
such a wonderful sight
I look up and I can only just see him
I craned even further
and I almost lost my balance
on my window
then he dives down, what has he taken?
a mouse, perhaps?
~~~
Image credit: Sasha Matic@Unsplash
This image shows a hawk-golden eagle, sitting on the grassy surface. Its neck is turned sideways and it’s staring intently into a distance.
Written in response to Sadje‘s What Do You See #296 photo prompt.
Too close for comfort
that’s for sure
why has that happened?
That ship is huge
while our lighthouse seems so tiny
in comparison.
Back, back, we shout!
Push, push, for pity’s sake…
can they hear at all?
But it’s beginning to work
Heave-ho – that’s the ticket!
My goodness that was worrying for a bit.
~~~
Image credit: Philipp Deus @Unsplash
This photo shows a part of a ship that is anchored very near a lighthouse. The lighthouse appears very small in comparison to the ship.
Written in response to Sadje‘s What Do You See #295 photo prompt.
in my fruit basket
there’s plums, tangerines, avos
it maybe winter
but toms are still ripening
and sitting in the sun room
What to eat for lunch? Maybe use the avocado – definitely ready. Opening it up… mmm, perfect. A little mayonnaise with some tuna, or even better, make some guacamole. So mash the avocado mixed with tomato, a tiny bit of chopped onion and a little chilli pepper. Now we could go really mad. Let’s pile everything in to some tacos, and hey presto… it must be Taco Tuesday – just like Tanka Tuesday (well, it’s only a couple of days late).
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Thanks to Colleen for the inspiration to write syllabic poetry.
The challenge for this week is all about fruit!
he’s an artist
he strides across the fields
he has his easel and all the other things he needs
he stops
he looks around
it’s the perfect place
he sets everything out
and then he paints
broad strokes
colours vivid
is it a masterpiece?
~~~
Image credit: Fuu J @Unsplash
This image shows a windmill standing in a field of tulips. In the background, you see there is a yellow fog and it seems like there is dust in the air.
Written in response to Sadje‘s What Do You See #294 photo prompt.
it’s early morning
sitting inside and staring out
drinking warm rooibos
looking up, who’s there?
they’re definitely married
these two darling doves
we’d thrown out some seeds
but meanwhile we have breakfast
and that’s lovely too
~~~
It’s a senryu series – delightful!
Written in response to this week’s Tanka Challenge hosted by Selma
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