Tag Archives: Poem

Help me finish my #August #Haiku! #Summer

Capturing the instant I love writing haiku. The only thing that I find remotely similar, but far quicker, is snapping photos. Both actions try to defy time. They capture an instant and freeze time. This creates the illusion that I’m stopping the clock. However, I’m not, because we can’t. We can’t even remember most momentsContinue reading “Help me finish my #August #Haiku! #Summer”

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Lessons from the Storm: Gratitude, Resilience and Hope 

Last month marked the five-year anniversary of the 2020 lockdown, a challenging period filled with personal hardships and fears of loss. Despite the overwhelming uncertainty, the experience fostered resilience and gratitude for life. Lessons learned during this time emphasize the importance of hope and growth, even through life’s smaller storms. The post includes poems to illustrate and reinforce the topics discussed.

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Rainy Reflections: Crafting Haikus in Southern Spain

A rainy end of winter has hijacked Andalucia, a soggy revolt against our 300 sunny days. I’m literally drowning in inspiration watching the insistent drops ping enthusiastically off leaves and windowpanes, so I wrote a haiku for these little daredevils. Maybe you’d like to read it?

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#SundayWalks #Tanka #SilentSunday #Spring is near!

Yellows, pinks and greens, Blues, browns, purples and black, too, Colours of fresh air, The sweet smell of cool spring skies, The sound of bright, warm sunshine. I hope you’re having a wonderful Sunday!

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Inspiration Overload #Tanka #December in #Marbella

Tall palm trees watchingSun sprayed starry seaRippling onto sandy shoreTiny piece of paradiseInspiration overload I hope you’re having a wonderful weekend! I’m spending a few days by the beach with my daughter and grandchildren. More pictures tomorrow!

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#SundayWalks #Tanka #SilentSunday

Cool water trickles From ancient grotto and slides Onto thirsty earth. Drops merge into wide river And slide into oceans deep. My paradise♥️💖🌍 in Fontibre, Cantabria, Spain. 🇪🇸 Hope you’re having a wonderful Sunday!

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