flirty moon at sunset (haibun)

She went up to the rooftop during her last break to see the sunset. It was a muggy day and rain in the air, so part of sky’s performance was shaded by pearly grey clouds. The warm breeze was still soothing. The view was spectacular with hues of pinks, greys and blues and to her left over le Mont Royale with blues and tints of pink with a hint of the moon flirting with her.

What a nice way to relax in perfect silence and inhale the beauty!

Beneath the skyline
artist’s brush puts last touches
pearly shadows

tagging rainbows (haiga – haibun)

It was an amazing weekend, filled with songs and love. She was returning from her retreat and sat on the top deck of the bus right in front. She was in the perfect place to take photos of the sky changing from sunlight to sundown. The clouds were getting darker and the bus heading towards the rain and then she saw a miracle and continued chasing nature’s wonder.

road trip
bursts of pastels play tag
chasing rainbows

MLMM

soupçon de muguet (haibun)

Il marcha seul sur le bord de la rivière en se souvenant d’un temps lointain. Il tenait sa douce main et leurs lèvres se touchent une dernière fois.

rose miroité
rivière reflète l’adieu du soleil
soupçon de muguet traîne

CDHK

haunting fragrance (haibun)

Walking alone by the river he remembers this time years ago, holding her soft hand. They kissed one last time.

magenta glow
river mirrors sun’s adieu
scent of lily haunts

CPHK

strawberry picking (haibun)

Near their campground was a huge strawberry field and every July the children would pile into the family car in the morning before the hot midsummer sun. Straw hats and lots of sunscreen, the children ran off to do their own thing with a feeling of self-importance and holding their own plastic buckets.

lost in bushes
child pokes his head smiling
strawberry lips

CPHK

spring fever (Soliloquy no Renga)

**www.insidevancouver.ca by Vikki Leung**

Hokku:

Ah! those cherry blossoms
their beauty amazes me again –
finally spring is here
© Chèvrefeuille

soft petals come to life
puffs off the ocean

in all its glory
cherry blossoms boast
festooned Stanley Park

strolling through the park
birth of new relationships

lovers holding hands
pause, admire blossoms’ fair
dawn of spring fever

midsummer dreams
first kiss turns to lustful bliss
autumn weddings set

September comes and goes
couples seek shelter indoors

cozy fire crackles
lovers recall their first kiss
budding spring day

longing for romantic walks
beneath the cherry blossoms

CDHK

with bated breath (tanka)

grey-blue sky looms
clouds open with bated breath
droplets kiss their lips
skipping barefoot down the lane
young lovers holding hands

Carpe Diem #779 Seika (Midsummer)

Scent of roses (haibun)

One feels her warmth as she pulls you toward her chest and hugs you as if you are her child. Fragrance of roses wash over you despite the thousands who have already surrendered to her loving embrace…

thoughts linger
weightless, yet, fulfilling
silencing the mind

silencing the mind
scent of roses awaken
feeling her embrace

Amma’s hugs