Tournesol ~ dans un jardin: Carpe Diem Haiku Kai

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2014/10/14

masked beauty (haiga)

Wikipedia

Somber geisha

masks each breath,

inner beauty

hidden element in grooming

of a geisha

I too loved this story, although I fell in love with this character in the book; the movie could not include details that allowed the reader to actually feel, taste, smell and hear her inner beauty.

Carpe Diem Haiku Kai #582

2014/10/10

mindfullness (haiga)

Richelieu River rapids, Chambly, Qc.

spirit stirs

inhaling mindfully,

river rapids

2014/10/05

give her back the night (senryû)

embraces the dark,

drowns in the sulking

blues

common bedfellows

moaning the night

wearing night,

sleeps not alone with

moody blues

a blinding glow

an empty star soon

steals the night

Carpe Diem #576 Blues

Ray Charles - Blues before Sunrise

2014/10/04

spearflower (haiga)

Black bird feeding on berries

black bird

sings Happy New Year

mouth full

spearflower

hare on fresh snow

tippy toes

2014/10/01

sudden loss

CP 573 - Rough Sea

tsunami shocks,

scores of full moons, waves roll

in tender mourning

following calmer orbits

briny water settles

barely a ripple

mirroring what was,

precious memory

2014/09/26

corn (haiga)

cunningly

in the cornfield

cat chased a mouse

Posted by Cheryl-Lynn Robertgs 2014/09/26

Carpe Diem #569 Corn

I felt energized walking to the bus today with the warm sun. Imagine walking September 25^th in a sleeveless shirt and jeans. Yes, indeed, it was so warm, I had to put my hair up in a bun, the sun was so hot on my neck. I had checked the forecast before leaving and felt encouraged to see that mid 20C was expected until Sunday. Today was my last day of my work week since I have Friday and Saturday off. So off I marched to the bus in good spirits.

summer heat

yet autumn wind

blew fallen leaves

Ah but when I passed a row of trees, my feet touched a precious season’s gift. I slowed my pace to hear the sound that pleased my ears. Within a few seconds, I was a ten year old walking to school hearing the crunch under my feet observing the lawns covered with reds, amber and shades of gold and yellow. Fast-forwarding in my reverie I was jumping in a large pile of leaves, making my crunch, autumn bed...last play before the ground will freeze...until I will lay on a white blanket making snow angels...but not quite yet...

jubilant

walking through autumn treasures

crunch of fallen leaves

***

crunch of fallen leaves

season`s new sonata

music to my ears

Carpe Diem Haiku Kai #570 Fallen leaves

Posted by Cheryl-Lynn Roberts 2014/09/26

2014/09/24

apples (haiga)

fallen apple
school trip to the orchard
crow gulps the worm

Carpe Diem #568, Apples

Posted by Cheryl-Lynn Roberts, 2014/09/24

2014/09/20

autumn fragrance (haiga)

Logstore - need to build this so we can move all of our firewood out of our garage.

Pinterest images

chainsaw buzz
echoes in the woods
squirrel trembles

chopping wood
piled by the shed
fragrant woodchips

Posted by Cheryl-Lynn Roberts 2014/09/19

Carpe Diem #565 Cutting Wood

2014/09/19

pre-dawn (haiga)

before sunrise
java brewing for her man
children sleep

reaping harvest
vines stand still
before sunrise

vines stand still

last back-breaker

season’s end

before sunrise

season’s end

succulence

lovers share a cup

tasting lips

Posted by Cheryl-Lynn Robderts, 2014/09/19

Carpe Diem #564 Vineyards

2014/09/17

river speaks (haiga)

sun dips

beyond conception

listen

gnats buzz moving in circles

ducks paddle with the current

by the riverside

longing for meaning

seagull echoes

river retreats in silence

secret reflections

or

twilight emulates clarity

liquid tranquility

Posted by Cheryl-Lynn Roberts, 17/09/2014

Carpe Diem #563 River

2014/09/13

last harvest (haiga)

dernière récolte

cultivateur jette un épi pourri

banquet des fourmis

last harvest

farmer flings a rotted cob

banquet of ants

Posted by Cheryl-Lynn Roberts, 2014/09/13

Carpe Diem #561 Harvested Fields

abandoned islanders (haiga)

Prince Edward Island Red Beach

deserted beach

high tide washes away

tiny footprints

builders of sand castles

forgotten red pail

deserted beach

waves etched on red sand

ferry boat blares

only locals left to endure

cold empty beach

© Tournesol '14

Posted by Cheryl-Lynn Roberts, 2014/09/13

Carpe Diem #560 Deserted Beach

2014/09/10

by the river (haiga)

wallpapersus.com

dragonfly

startled by the river

squeals

sunning on the beach

dragonfly attacks

splash

© Tournesol '14

Submitted for Carpe Diem #558 Dragonflies

Posted by Cheryl-Lynn Roberts 2014/09/10

Mother Nature Knows Best (Haibun)

My bare feet tickled by the coolness of the grass as I stood to admire the full moon. Today is the last day. It is at its fullest but, alas, there are clouds. One can see why Mother Nature planned this for such simple beings as we are, how could we possibly grasp such a powerful and illuminating moon? Yes, indeed, Mother Nature understood fully that part of this glow had to be draped by billows here and there.

The energy I inhaled looking up was quite imposing. I took in only what I could…Mother Nature knows best.

grey drapes

shade some of its magnitude

full moon

breathing energy in your

commanding presence.

Carpe Diem #557 Full Moon

Posted by Cheryl-Lynn Roberts, 2014/09/09

2014/09/06

autumn's finest (haiku)

Inspired by Carpe Diem's "Sparkling Stars" #4, Basho's "the autumn full moon"

meigetsu ya ike o megurite yo mo sugara
the autumn full moon:
all night long
I paced round the lake.

© Basho

Working evenings, I leave late and often face the moon. I often look up in wonder. It is such a great break from a long shift. I often cannot help but just look up. At this hour there are few pedestrians on the side streets, so I just stroll mesmerized. Not always the smartest thing to do on city sidewalks.

stone walk

autumn moon`s finest,

tripped

scent of rotting leaves

rapt in wonder

autumn moon

Posted by Cheryl-Lynn Roberts, 2014/09/06

2014/09/04

Endings (haiga)

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school bells

deserted parks

puppy whines

sly deviant

robs her innocence

fox howls

the old man

lost his way

a bat squeals

lying in wait

another petal fluttered

autumn wind

Carpe Diem Grief #553

Posted by Cheryl-Lynn Roberts, 2014/09/04

2014/09/02

Slipped away (haiga)

fresh cut roses

in hope of

new beginnings

summer`s past

a love story

slips away

decayed roses

perish to feed

the earth anew.

Carpe Diem #552 Decay

2014/09/01

foresaken

waters in danger
earth is heating, species dying,
mother nature weeps

wars camouflage the plain truth
why have you abandoned me?

alone,
survival of the fittest
mother nature weeps.

Last hope for survival: work globally and not forsake our planet.

Posted by Cheryl-Lynn Roberts 2014/09/01

Carpe Diem Haiku Kai #551 "Abandonned"

goodbye(senryû)

senryû)

Labour Day

young lovers last goodbye kiss

back to school.

Submitted for Carpe Diem Haiku Kai, #551 "Abandonment"

Posted by Cheryl-Lynn Roberts, 2014/09/01

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