Joy!
"Pleasant afternoon... an open, pearly sky sweeps across the land. " by Annie |
In A Temple Garden : "The old pond is silent; now the hop of a frog plumbs the evening stillness... Plop!" haiku by basho |
On a Child's Passing "Alas, how far beyond recall today, My little hunter of dragonflies, you stray" Haiku by Chiyo |
The Rainstorm
"The downpour prickles on the pond,
so sharp It hits the heads
of shallow floating carp."
haiku by Shiki
"The downpour prickles on the pond,
so sharp It hits the heads
of shallow floating carp."
haiku by Shiki
My Pond on a rainy day. Goldfish, comets and Shebunkin are Carp.
Bells " How still it is! The belfry's vibrant chime does not so much as stir the cherry-blooms" haiku by Fuhaku ( photo: st.Catherine's church, spring lake NJ) |
May you week end by beautiful.
"It's been my experience that you can nearly always enjoy things if you make up your mind firmly that you will." Lucy Montgomery
Another great post, my friend. Have a beautiful Friday.
ReplyDeleteNice pictures Annie ! Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteClever woman to so perfectly pair photos with Haiku...yet again !
ReplyDeleteEach enhances the other...a lovely gift to us...thank you !
May all your days be lovely and all your news be good !
Thank you for sharing the beauty of your world with us. It's a peaceful little break amidst all the other "stuff" going on these days.
ReplyDeleteAwww - fabulous!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThe photo of the church, and it's reflection, is stunning!
ReplyDeleteSo very lovely. I like the frog in the pond, and the children reading in the garden. Very special. It was all nice, and the Haiku was perfect for each one.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the pictures and poetry. Very pretty.
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