When I read it, I say to myself: "She raises her flask to do what?" Is she toasting the ant? Is she going to pour water on the ant? Is she going to take a swig with a sort 'I have water and you don't' gesture?
On the other hand, is she comparing the ant's struggles to the water hole with herself as she raises her flask?
I *love* the picture. The small living things in life (bees, moths, ants) all seem to show up in your haiku. I think you have a soft spot for them. You notice them. Issa was like this.
yes, I love watching insects, Patrick. And if Id never taken the photo I would not have noticed the pointed barbs on his back or the fine gold hair on his abdomen... I wish Id discovered haiku earlier...
A supercilious gesture it seems :)
ReplyDeletenicely caught
ReplyDeleteMakes me want to raise mine, Dalloway :)
ReplyDeleteNice photo,
wishes,
devika
When I read it, I say to myself: "She raises her flask to do what?" Is she toasting the ant? Is she going to pour water on the ant? Is she going to take a swig with a sort 'I have water and you don't' gesture?
ReplyDeleteOn the other hand, is she comparing the ant's struggles to the water hole with herself as she raises her flask?
I *love* the picture. The small living things in life (bees, moths, ants) all seem to show up in your haiku. I think you have a soft spot for them. You notice them. Issa was like this.
By the way, the word I typed in for that last message was Milisith.
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty word, I thought to myself - a pretty name too.
I read it that you're just being helpful. Nice.
ReplyDeleteTotal coincidence that I was thinking ants on Sunday too, watching and driving dodgem cars.
Great contrast of how easy it is for some, how hard for others. I like the sense of you toasting the ant with your drink.
ReplyDeletethanks for visiting and commenting!
ReplyDeleteyes, I love watching insects, Patrick. And if Id never taken the photo I would not have noticed the pointed barbs on his back or the fine gold hair on his abdomen... I wish Id discovered haiku earlier...
Harps, you were driving dodgem cars?
Cheers, Miss Ant! And here is my toast:
ReplyDeleteMay your fundament be golden
and your work shine.
Bottoms up!
Makes me smile after a long day, Dalloway.
this is unusual, the size of the ant, its struggle to the water; two surprisin elements in your haiga
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gillena
I don't think I've seen one of these. Gold- strange.
ReplyDeletethanks for your comments
ReplyDeleteI hadnt seen an ant like this either but apparently theyre common - full name is the golden spiny ant
glad I got a smile ralf
This is what we live for.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes
Ralf