Tag: Poetry

Four Hummingbirds

Posted on February 1, 2019 by

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I watched four hummingbirds bathe before the sun aroseswimming in the fountain, with fluttering wings and toesthey sailed into the air, returned and took a deep divechirping to each other, drowning in ecstasy’s throes Their innocence of being, in the moment alivesent my heart… Continue Reading “Four Hummingbirds”

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Morning Tea

Posted on February 1, 2019 by

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for his morning tea a monk sits down in utter silence- confronted by chrysanthemums     © Matsuo Basho (Tr. unknown) sacred serene ritualsteeped in solitude of peace ©2019 Linda Lee Lyberg This month at Carpe Diem, we have a Tan Renga challenge. A… Continue Reading “Morning Tea”

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Black Forest

Posted on January 31, 2019 by

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somber black forest-pines crack under massive weightdressed in evening snow Carpe Diem: http://chevrefeuillescarpediem.blogspot.com/2019/01/carpe-diem-1596-black-forest.html

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Capture

Posted on January 30, 2019 by

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pursuit in mid-air-tiny swallow for breakfastyoung Cooper’s hawk hunts Author’s Note: On my morning walk with my dog, I watched a Copper’s hawk snag a bird mid-air! It was quite a sight to see. Carpe Diem: http://chevrefeuillescarpediem.blogspot.com/2019/01/carpe-diem-1595-hawk-taka.html

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This Life

Posted on January 29, 2019 by

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every breath, sacredsowing dandelion seeds-life, a precious gift Author’s Note: Rachel Sutcliffe, a prolific and accomplished haiku poet, has died. Frank has asked us to choose one of our favorites of hers and write a poem in tribute. Here is the one I chose:… Continue Reading “This Life”

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Come Rest

Posted on January 28, 2019 by

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Gazing into the washed rose pink sky mottled with wispy clouds drifting by there on the wavering horizon a majestic steeple arisingabove purple fog crawling an omen beckoning and callingCome, rest within hallowed peaceful hallsyour prayers answered within these sacred walls. dVerse Quadrille Monday:… Continue Reading “Come Rest”

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Snowdrops

Posted on January 28, 2019 by

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snowdrops dressed in whitereaching for the warming sun-braving winter’s cold Carpe Diem: http://chevrefeuillescarpediem.blogspot.com/2019/01/carpe-diem-1593-flowers-out-of-season.html

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