Thanks to everyone that visits this site, and to those of you that take the time to comment. I still feel like the new kid in the sandbox, but I have noticed the writing community is very supportive. You all rock.
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dew soaked grass
my son's small footprints
grow smaller
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I might dedicate this one to Patrick Gillespie of PoemShape and Polona of Crows & Daisies, as they have followed this blog from the outset. Thank you very much.
xx Dalloway
The Haiga is a unique composition..the picture vs. poem...I am too impressed..You really are very creative, Dalloway :)
ReplyDeletewishes,
devika
Just visiting you via Morden Haiku. Although I've noticed your name in various comments threads. Nice poetry and pictures. I like the quirky things you spot to write about. Added to watch list - I'll be back!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful combination of photo and haiku...
ReplyDelete"grow smaller" - cause my eyes loose them? Or my view is broken by a drop of water? Did I see them through tears? At the moment, I carry him through this world and he makes me live, but in years he won't need anymore. He will be grown ... away. Good haiku!
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Ralf
why, thank you, dalloway. you are a fresh wind in the haiku society and deserve every praise :)
ReplyDeleteanother beautiful haiga, and the haiku is a classic!
Lovely engaging haiku.
ReplyDeleteAlan
With Words Online Haiku Competition.
Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHi Jem, the number of visitors to this site has pretty much doubled since Matt Morden put up that comment... he's going on my Christmas card list. Thanks for dropping by.
ReplyDeleteRalf, you certainly picked the mood of this one... he was running away from me in the grass - and yeah, those small footprints arent going to last forever.
Youre far too kind Polona.
And cheers, Devika, Frank, Alan and Harps... Im quite blown away by the number of folk that drop by and say nice stuff. I wish Id started this gig earlier.
beautiful autumn moment.
ReplyDeleteSo much to read in this - I love it.
ReplyDeleteThe association with autumn to a child growing up and leaving is a perfect combination.
Thanks Dalloway, or do you prefer Emma? I liked your haiku from the start and for the same reasons I like them now. They're fresh, different, quirky and inspiring. In this latest I especially like the layout of your haiku. It works well - and works well in English (imitating the Japanese).
ReplyDeleteI might try the same. And I'm jealous of your little signature. Anyway, it's so nice to check in. I've been working 11 hour days these last two weeks. But here is a haiku in honor of yours:
my
daughter's
dew-
soaked
footprints
skip across
the
hardwood
floor
a lovely haiga, i love the relationship - mother child, already a kind of hankering is seeping in; as when a mother looks back during her children maturing 'grow smaller'
ReplyDeleteThis is so sweet!! very nice :)
ReplyDeleteNot much more to say... just grand Dalloway!
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Very nice, Dalloway. A real "aha" here.
ReplyDeleteThank you all.
ReplyDeletePatrick - going by one name sounds friendly on a blog but a little too enigmatic for a journal, so I added my first name. I love your ku.
It seems that we're all taking a break from the net: you, me, Polona. It's nice. It looks like a have another week of hard driving work, then I might be unemployed for a couple of weeks - we'll see...
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your time away from blogging.
All the leaves are out in New England. Black flies aren't too bad. The apple, cherry and pear trees are a riot of color and blossoms. Wow.
Dalloway..long time no see, :)
ReplyDeletehope its all fine with you,
and to see you posting soon
wishes
devika
Yes, dear, hope you are all right. See you soon!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes
Ralf
Thanks for your thoughts Patrick, Devika and Ralf. It is lovely to have friends all over the world.
ReplyDeleteTo borrow from Voltaire, I have been cultivating my garden - mostly by reading philosophy, listening to Beethoven, traveling up the coast and making new friends.
Patrick, enjoy your few weeks off. Be sure to cultivate your garden. Its good for the soul. I get back to work in 2 weeks after a year off on maternity leave. Expect haiku on shiny paperclips from now on. And I think I might enjoy your spring.