~ Colleen’s opening Hokku an empty atticthe sound of April showersthunderous rumblings ~ my Waikku response stormy clouds build overhead pouring out springtime treasures ~ ~ my Hokku abundant blossoms emergent green sprouting forth April rain brings life ~ This week I joined Colleen’s #TankaTuesday’s 24Seasons Syllabic Poetry challenge. The challenge is to write a Renga…
~ ~ the moon, sun, and earth orbiting in time and space the eternal dance day, night, seasons, eclipses a photographers delight ~ ~ I’m grateful that I took the time to experience the eclipse on Monday. And I’m dissatisfied with my choices, photos, and cellphone capabilities. I opted to drive east but didn’t reach…
This week Tina asked us to share photos of people here, there, and everywhere. Most of my photography revolves around nature so this was a hard challenge for me. I generally avoid photographing people, especially without their permission. Surprisingly, I was able to dig up a few photographs of people, mostly family, friends, and people…
~ ~ This photo shows off shape, light, and texture very well. We see light dancing off the waves in the water, along with the shapes of refracted light, and contrasting light and dark areas, which help to highlight the texture of the water and various colors. This week the Lens-Artists are playing with composition.…
~ flowers or treats what opens your hidden gate would you share the codes I’ll whisper sweet songs dance to a funky beat create a fine feast or write lame poetry if only you’ll be mine ~ ~ My romantic side has been quiet for so long, my parts are rusty and out of shape.…
This week Edigio challenged the lens artists to explore warm colors and how they affect us. Colors can affect our moods and well-being; everything from our clothes, home decorations, rooms, and nature. There is a long history of color being used therapeutically. “Color is a power which directly influences the soul.” ~ Wassily Kandinsky Here…
This week Sofia asked us to explore the contrasts of light (day and night) for the Lens-Artist Challenge. Her photos beautifully portray the changing light as we move from day to night and winter to spring. Donna walked us through one day with a range of light and subjects. I focused on one setting (over…
~ deep cold artic weather settles over the land freezing ponds, pipes, and bones resigned ~ schools close people shelter stoking fireplace and heater a losing battle for home warmth defeat ~ bundle layers of clothes slow the arctic windchill slipping on icy roads and walks severe ~ serene beautiful views fresh white pristine landscapes…
~ early cold light perched by the fireplace time to refresh and reflect embers of lost dreams rekindled on heartbeats welcome the new year ~ This is my entry for Colleen’s latest season’s syllabic poetry challenge. Your mission, should you decide to accept, is to write a seasonal poem using kigo words and phrases that…
~ sleet-covered ground forms an icy blanket bring winter desolation stark fields of frozen dreams ~ a feeble attempt to stave off sadness buying a new calendar loneliness fills my heart ~ singing and dancing a mix of feelings mellow vibes fill the room while trimming the Christmas tree ~ ~ This week I shifted…
writing to freedom 