Tag Archives: Haiku

crossing water

Posted on October 16, 2019 by

Written for:  The Twiglets #148 – “crossing water” array of fish crossing the clear waters in a glass-bottom boat crossing the stream on a bumpy log It takes some time to become proficient at mixing hot water with cold and … Continue reading →

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dry as the moon

Posted on October 9, 2019 by

Written for:  The Twiglets #147 – “dry as the moon” Make my martini dry as the moon. His skin felt arid as the moon’s surface. a Supermoon  looks like you can reach to touch it an illusion There was a … Continue reading →

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Donegal

Posted on September 30, 2019 by

Written for:  Carpe Diem #1751 Lough Derg, Donegal (Ireland) “Ireland, that beautiful small country next to the UK. Ireland is known for it’s deep mystic history … but there are also several pilgrim’s routes in Ireland. Just like in Australia, … Continue reading →

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too human

Posted on September 25, 2019 by

Written for:  The Twiglets #145 –  “too human” They do not look too human, yet they cry when we leave the house, cuddle in next to us when we get home.   Wanting a healthy, safe world is all too … Continue reading →

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Nottinghamshire

Posted on September 22, 2019 by

Written for:  Carpe Diem #1747 – Medieval Nottinghamshire Pilgrimage Understandably the most common destination for the medieval pilgrim or palmer was Jerusalem or Hierusalem as it is written in the medieval records. However there is evidence of a wide range … Continue reading →

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Autumn haiku

Posted on September 19, 2019 by

Written for:  Poetic Asides #498 – Write an Autumn poem. traveling to orchard both sides of road, summer green one tree dressed in red-gold Wednesday Poetry Prompts: 498    

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broken whisper

Posted on September 18, 2019 by

Written for:  The Twiglets #144 – “a broken whisper” If I whisper a promise into your ear, and do not follow through, is it a broken promise or a broken whisper? Her voice broke in the middle of a whisper. … Continue reading →

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Pilgrimage Route Through Germany

Posted on September 12, 2019 by

Written for:  Carpe Diem #1740 Munchner Jakobsweg “This month we are traveling around the world searching for pilgrimage-routes as an act of devotion. We have seen already a few beauties and today I hope to inspire you through a not … Continue reading →

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“a weathered bench”

Posted on September 11, 2019 by

Written for:  The Twiglets #143 – “a weathered bench” weary old woman rests on a gray weathered bench color of thick fog Ancient maple tree hung over a weathered bench in the park. When tree was cut down, bench splintered … Continue reading →

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Camino de Fatima

Posted on September 9, 2019 by

Written for:  Carpe Diem #1738 Camino de Fatima (Portugal) “Today I have a not so well known pilgrimage … Camino de Fatima, Portugal. “ wonder, o wonder Mother Mary shows her face the sun rises © Chèvrefeuille (our host) Here … Continue reading →

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